bacteriophage

noun (bacteriophage, bacteriophages) — science

«bacteriophage» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(science) A virus that infects and kills bacteria; often shortened to «phage». tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons on microbes: phages look like tiny space landers; scientists study them as a way to fight bacteria that antibiotics cannot kill. They do not infect people.

Examples

A bacteriophage attacks only bacteria. tree →
The bacteriophage looks like a tiny lunar lander. tree →
Phages could help when antibiotics fail. tree →
Scientists found bacteriophages in river water. tree →
A bacteriophage injects its DNA into a bacterium. tree →
Our science poster showed a bacteriophage. tree →

Note

Said «bak-TEER-ee-o-fayj». Plural: bacteriophages. Short form: phage.

On Mova

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