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Bacteriostatic Definitions:

  1. Inhibiting the growth and reproduction of bacteria.

    Prescott's Microbiology 9th Edition by Joanne Willey, Linda Sherwood, Christopher J. Woolverton



  2. Inhibiting the growth of bacteria, but not necessarily killing them.

    Essential Microbiology by Stuart Hogg



  3. Any process or agent that inhibits bacterial growth.

    Foundations in Microbiology by Kathleen Park Talaro, Arthur Talaro



Bacteriostatic Notes:

Bacteriostat or bacteriostatic agent is a chemical or biological agent that stops or inhibits the bacterial reproduction and not necessarily kill them. Bacteriostatic disinfectants, preservatives, antibiotics and antiseptics can be distinguished depending on their application.

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