penicillin
/ˌpenɪˈsɪlɪn/noun
उच्चारण पेनिसिलिन
पेनिसिलिन
Core word
noun
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a substance obtained from mould, used as a drug to prevent and treat infections caused by bacteria
पेनिसिलिन
- discovered penicillin
- Penicillin was one of the first antibiotics used to treat infections.
- Penicillin saved the lives of many soldiers.
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- The patient is allergic to penicillin, so the doctor prescribed another drug.
- Alexander Fleming noticed that the mould in his dish killed bacteria, which led to penicillin.
Synonyms antibiotic
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General knowledge
Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, the first antibiotic, in 1928.
Alexander Fleming ने 1928 में पहला antibiotic penicillin खोजा।