BACTERICIDAL

bactericidal, disinfectant, germicidal

(adjective) preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

bactericidal (not comparable)

That kills bacteria

Of or pertaining to a bactericide

Noun

bactericidal (plural bactericidals)

A bactericide.

Source: Wiktionary


Bac*te"ri*ci`dal, a.

Definition: Destructive of bacteria.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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