An agent that prevents multiplication of bacteria.
A product that does not necessarily destroy all infectious bacteria quickly, but will retard or prevent their growth or multiplication; bacteriostatic describes the action of the product.
A substance that inhibits or slows down growth and reproduction of bacteria.
Substances that inhibit bacterial growth and metabolism but does not necessarily kill the cell.
A substance that prevents or retards bacteria growth.
An agent which prevents bacteria multiplying.
A bacteriostat is a biological or chemical agent that causes bacteriostasis. It stops bacteria from reproducing, while not necessarily harming them otherwise. Upon removal of the bacteriostat, the bacteria usually start to grow again.