Definition of COLICINE

colicine

Plural: colicines

Noun

  • An antibacterial protein, synonymous with colicin, targeting specific bacteria.
  • Any of various antibiotics produced naturally by bacteria such as Escherichia coli.

Examples

  • Dropping COLICINE on the board, he felt he had a potent weapon against high scores.

Scrabble Score: 12

colicine: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
colicine: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
colicine: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

colicine: valid Words With Friends Word