bactericide

[ bak-teer-uh-sahyd ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. any substance capable of killing bacteria.

bactericide

/ bækˈtɪərɪˌsaɪd /

noun

1. a substance able to destroy bacteria

Derived Forms

• bacˌteriˈcidal, adjective

Other Words From

• bac·te·ri·cid·al [bak-teer-, uh, -, sahyd, -l], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bactericide¹

First recorded in 1880–85; bacteri- + -cide

Example Sentences

Sure, water filter makers put a bit of bactericide in their products to tamp down the infestation.

From The Daily Beast

It is indispensable in producing bactericide blood, which is necessary to regenerate the body-cells.

From Project Gutenberg

Ink as a bactericide is less known, but worth consideration.

From Project Gutenberg

The word disinfectant is synonymous with the term bactericide or germicide.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• disinfectant
• preservative