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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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Other Word Forms

  • bactericidal adjective

Etymology

Origin of bactericide

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

Example Sentences

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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.

Dr. Crane: Yes, DDT is broken down and it is not a fungicide and it is not a bactericide.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Incorporated 39th Annual Report at Norris, Tenn. September 13-15 1948 by Northern Nut Growers Association

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

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