colicinogenic

adjective

co·​li·​ci·​no·​ge·​nic ˌkō-lə-sən-ə-ˈjen-ik How to pronounce colicinogenic (audio) ˌkäl-ə- How to pronounce colicinogenic (audio)
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1
: producing or having the capacity to produce colicins
colicinogenic bacteria
2
: conferring the capacity to produce colicins
colicinogenic genetic material
colicinogenicity noun
plural colicinogenicities

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“Colicinogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/colicinogenic. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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