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pen·i·cil·lin  [pen-uh-sil-in]
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  • The test tubes in which the viruses are cultured contain penicillin to prevent bacterial spoilage.
  • He chose one that he thought, at this point, would be even more effective than penicillin.
  • The tablets are ampicillin, a common prescription antibiotic similar to penicillin.
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