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Synonyms

bactericide

American  
[bak-teer-uh-sahyd] / bækˈtɪər əˌsaɪd /

noun

Pharmacology.
  1. any substance capable of killing bacteria.


bactericide British  
/ bækˈtɪərɪˌsaɪd /

noun

  1. a substance able to destroy bacteria

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Etymology

Origin of bactericide

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

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"We characterized the mechanism of bactericide as through shredding of the bacterial cells into fragments," Holder said.

From Science Daily Mar. 27, 2024

It is a bactericide also, slightly stronger than the same strength of carbolic acid, yet not exceptionally powerful.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From A Practical Physiology by Blaisdell, Albert F.

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

From Valere Aude Dare to Be Healthy, Or, The Light of Physical Regeneration by Dechmann, Louis

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

From Vagaries by Munthe, Axel

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