term used to describe a substance that stops the growth of bacteria (such as an antibiotic)
substance that kills bacteria
Substance that inhibits growth of bacteria but does not kill them (Lecture: Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance, 2/12/02)
Slowing or stopping the proliferation of bacteria.
substance that inhibits (without necessarily killing) bacteria.
An antibacterial agent that works by inhibiting the growth or multiplication of bacteria
Term used to describe an environment in which bacteria can not grow. This is achieved in filter cartridges by incorporating certain chemical compounds into the filter media.
This terms refers to a substance which inhibits the growth of bacteria, but does not destroy bacteria.
Ability of an antimicrobial to control or inhibit bacterial growth.
Inhibiting or retarding the growth of bacteria.
Describes a substance that prevents the growth of bacteria but does not kill them.
A substance (e.g. preservative) having the ability to slow down the growth of bacteria.
an agent that inhibits bacterial growth or reproduction but does not kill bacteria. Contrast with bactericide.
Bacteriostatic refers to an environment where bacteria can grow. It's achieved in filter cartridges by incorporating certain chemical compounds into the filter media.
A feature of a carbon filter that is supposed to inhibit the growth of bacteria within the filter - usually by the addition of silver.
Affects immune system and reactivity due to its ability to inhibit or slow bacterial growth but does not kill bacteria. to top of page
The ability to inhibit the further growth of bacteria.
halting the growth of bacteria.
Specifically acting to inhibit the multiplication of bacteria.
Having the ability to inhibit the growth of bacteria without destroying the bacteria.
Capable of inhibiting bacterial growth (but not necessarily capable of killing bacteria).
Able to inhibit the growth and reproduction of at least some types of bacteria. ( 16)
