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Of or pertaining to bacteria.

Destructive of bacteria.

Same as Germicide.

A bacterial vaccine.

Of or pertaining to bacteriology; as, bacteriological studies.

One skilled in bacteriology.

The science relating to bacteria.

Chemical decomposition brought about by bacteria without the addition of oxygen.

Relating to bacterioscopy; as, a bacterioscopic examination.

One skilled in bacterioscopic examinations.

The application of a knowledge of bacteria for their detection and identification, as in the examination of polluted water.

ly in the form of a jointed rodlike filament, and found in putrefying organic infusions. Bacteria are destitute of chlorophyll, and are the smallest of microscopic organisms. They are very widely diffused in nature, and multiply with marvelous rapidity, both by fission and by spores. Certain species are active agents i…

Resembling bacteria; as, bacteroid particles.

Of or pertaining to Bactria in Asia. -- n.

The act of conferring a benefit. Johnson.

One who confers a benefit or benefits. Bacon.

A woman who confers a benefit. His benefactress blushes at the deed. Cowper.

Furnished with, or having, two bracts.

A leaf, usually smaller than the true leaves of a plant, from the axil of which a flower stalk arises.

A bract.