penicillin

noun (penicillin, uncountable)

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

Everyday

A medicine made from a mould that kills many bacteria; it is an antibiotic used to treat infections. tree →

In the lessons

In science and history lessons, penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming when mould grew on a dish of bacteria and killed them; it has saved millions of lives. In everyday health, some people are allergic to it. Phrases: allergic to penicillin, a course of penicillin.

Examples

The doctor gave me penicillin for my sore throat. tree →
Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin by accident. tree →
Penicillin is made from a mould. tree →
My mum is allergic to penicillin. tree →
Penicillin kills bacteria but not viruses. tree →
Finish the whole course of penicillin. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Spelled with one n then double l: penicillin. Myth: antibiotics like penicillin do not cure colds or flu, which are viruses. Safety: only take medicine a doctor or parent gives you.

On Mova

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