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What is the adjective for bacteriostatic?

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bacteriostatic
  1. Of or relating to bacteriostasis or a bacteriostat; inhibiting the growth of bacteria without destroying them.
  2. Examples:
    1. “Sebaceous glands secrete sebum, and in skin they are thought to have bacteriostatic, emollient, and barrier functions in humans.”
      “These antibiotics are bacteriostatic against the organism when exposed to a high dosage for a prolonged period of time.”
      “In addition, certain polyacetylene constituents of Echinacea have been found to be bacteriostatic against E. coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.”
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