Bacteriophage
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪəʊˌfeɪd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bacteriophage is a noun meaning (microbiology, virology) A virus that specifically infects bacteria.
Meaning
(microbiology, virology) A virus that specifically infects bacteria.
Example Sentences
Another possibility is to enlist a bacteriophage, a kind of virus, to hunt down and kill harmful bacteria for us.
Word Forms
- bacteriophages
Synonyms for bacteriophage
Depending on context, synonyms include phage.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phage, lysogenic, lambda, bacteriovirus, mycobacteriophage, vibriophage.
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