What does "bacteriocin" mean?

Any of a class of antibiotic toxins, produced by some bacteria, that target closely related bacteria

What is a synonym for "bacteriocin"?

Common synonyms include: subtilin.

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Any of a class of antibiotic toxins, produced by some bacteria, that target closely related bacteria

From bacterio- + -cin, from English colicin.