noun as in strong fondness

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antibacterial, bacteriostatic

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Example:Aztreonam is an antibacterial agent used to treat various bacterial infections.

Definition:having the ability to prevent or destroy the growth of bacteria

From antibacterial

Example:While antibiotics like aztreonam are bactericidal, bacteriostatic agents such as tetracyclines and some aminoglycosides help to control bacterial infections.

Definition:affecting the growth of bacteria but not usually causing their death; bacteriostatic agents inhibit bacterial growth without necessarily killing the bacteria

From bacteriostatic