Prebiotic
Pronunciation: /ˌpriːˌbaɪˈɔːtɪk/
Prebiotic (noun)
- A substance that helps good bacteria grow in your stomach.
Examples
- Yogurt contains prebiotic fibers that support gut health.
- Prebiotic foods can enhance the growth of beneficial bacteria.
Common collocations: prebiotic supplement, rich in prebiotics, consume prebiotics, prebiotic environment, prebiotic molecules
Prebiotic (adjective)
- Describing conditions or substances that existed before life began on Earth.
Examples
- Scientists study prebiotic conditions to understand early Earth.
- Prebiotic chemistry explores the origins of life.