Plural of penicillin
regular plural
The plural of penicillin is penicillins.
Forms of penicillin
| Singular | penicillin /ˌpɛn.ɪˈsɪl.ɪn/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | penicillins |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Meaning of penicillin
- noun Any of a group of narrow-spectrum antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds or synthesized, that have a beta-lactam structure and are active against gram-positive bacteria and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases.
- noun A blue mold of the genus Penicillium that produces penicillin.
Questions about the plural of penicillin
- What is the plural of penicillin?
- The plural of penicillin is penicillins.
- Is penicillin countable?
- Penicillin is a countable and uncountable noun.
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