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bacteriocin

Syllabification: (bac·te·ri·o·cin)
Pronunciation: /bakˈti(ə)rēəsin/

Definition of bacteriocin

noun

Biology
  • a protein produced by bacteria of one strain and active against those of a closely related strain.

Origin:

1950s: from French bactériocine, from Greek baktērion 'small cane' + a shortened form of colicin

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