fostriecin
An antibiotic, obtained from Streptomyces bacteria, that has antitumor activityAn antibiotic, obtained from Streptomyces bacteria, that has antitumor activity.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)An antibiotic, obtained from Streptomyces bacteria, that has antitumor activity.
Origin
From fos- (“phosphorous derivative”) + trie(ne).From fos- (“phosphorous derivative”) + trie(ne).
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable