PENICILLIN


Meaning of PENICILLIN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌpenɪˈsɪlɪn ]

n. any of various antibiotics produced naturally by moulds of the genus Penicillium, or synthetically, and able to prevent the growth of certain disease-causing bacteria. [mod.L Penicillium genus name f. L penicillum: see PENCIL]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.