antibiotic in German

antibiotic in German is antibiotisch, Antibiotikum — antibiotic means a medicine that kills bacteria or stops them from growing, used to treat bacterial infections.

antibiotic in German

antibiotisch

adj

(pharmaceutical effect) Of or relating to antibiotics.

Antibiotikum

noun

(pharmaceutical drug) Any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms, generally transported by the lymphatic system.

antibiotisch

noun

(pharmaceutical drug) Any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms, generally transported by the lymphatic system.

What does "antibiotic" mean?

noun A medicine that kills bacteria or stops them from growing, used to treat bacterial infections.
"The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics for her ear infection."
adj Relating to substances that fight bacterial infection.
"The cream has antibiotic properties that help prevent the cut from getting infected."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

antibiotic in a sentence

The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics for her ear infection.
Overusing antibiotics has led to bacteria that are harder to treat.
The cream has antibiotic properties that help prevent the cut from getting infected.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "antibiotic" in German?

"antibiotic" in German is antibiotisch, Antibiotikum. antibiotic means: A medicine that kills bacteria or stops them from growing, used to treat bacterial infections.

How do you use "antibiotic" in a sentence?

Example: "The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics for her ear infection." In German, "antibiotic" is antibiotisch, Antibiotikum.

Are there other ways to say "antibiotic" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "antibiotic": antibiotisch, Antibiotikum.

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