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antibiotic

[an-ti-bahy-ot-ik, -bee-, an-tee-, -tahy-] / ˌæn tɪ baɪˈɒt ɪk, -bi-, ˌæn ti-, -taɪ- /
NOUN
medicine
Synonyms
STRONGEST
penicillin
STRONG
amoxicillin ampicillin erythromycin streptomycin sulfonamide tetracycline
WEAK
sulfa drug wonder drug

Example Sentences

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A musical exploring the global threat of antibiotic resistance has made its London premiere, featuring a chorus of 60 NHS healthcare workers.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

While the plant reduced antibiotic levels in the water, it sometimes increased how quickly fish absorbed them.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

The discovery led to the first widely used antibiotic and transformed modern medicine.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

"We are now giving further training to staff on the prompt recognition of sepsis, and have taken measures to make sure antibiotic prescribing is done correctly."

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Beside them are fifty-pound sacks of antibiotic drugs.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan