bac

/ɓak/
nounIntermediate
general

A toxic substance that causes harm or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed.

Bac trong thực phẩm có thể gây ngộ độc.

Poison in food can cause poisoning.

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The term is commonly used in both medical and everyday contexts.

🏥Medicine
Medical

A substance that kills or inhibits microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses.

Bác sĩ sử dụng bac để tiêu diệt vi khuẩn.

The doctor uses poison to kill bacteria.

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In medical contexts, 'bac' can refer to antimicrobial agents.

Collocations

bac hóato poisonbị bacto be poisoned

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Related Phrases

bị ngộ độcphrase
to be poisoned
bac hóaphrase
to poison

💡Pro Tip

Medical vs. General Use

In medical contexts, 'bac' can refer to substances that kill microorganisms, while in general use, it refers to harmful toxins.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

Always consider the context when using 'bac' to avoid confusion between its medical and general meanings.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Sino-Vietnamese word 'bác' (毒), meaning poison or toxin.

📝Usage Notes

The term 'bac' is versatile and can refer to both biological toxins and chemical poisons. In medical contexts, it may also refer to antimicrobial substances.

Word Breakdown

bac
poison or toxin
root
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