noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:Selman Waksman discovered streptomycin, which was the first drug effective against tuberculosis.

Definition:The Nobel Prize-winning microbiologist and biochemist, known for his work in discovering streptomycin.

From Selman Waksman

Example:Waksman’s method revolutionized the way antibiotic compounds were discovered.

Definition:A process developed by Selman Waksman for isolating antibiotic compounds from soil bacteria.

From Waksman’s method