Meaning of the word penicillin in English
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penicillin
US /ˌpen.əˈsɪl.ɪn/
UK /ˌpen.əˈsɪl.ɪn/
Noun
1.
an antibiotic or group of antibiotics produced naturally by certain molds, or produced synthetically. It is effective against a wide range of bacteria.
Example:
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The doctor prescribed penicillin for her infection.
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Many bacterial infections can be treated with penicillin.
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