What does bactericidal mean?
Bactericidal means That kills bacteria..
Bactericidal
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
That kills bacteria..
Definitions by Sense
- That kills bacteria.
- Of or pertaining to a bactericide.
- A bactericide.
Example Sentences
It would, therefore, have seemed a natural inference that the same agent would exert a similar bactericidal effect when added to other infectious body fluids.
Synonyms for bactericidal
Antonyms for bactericidal
Related Words
Word Forms
- bacteriacidal
- bacteriocidal
- bactericidals
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bactericidal?
Common synonyms include antiseptic, disinfectant, germicidal.
What is the opposite of bactericidal?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bactericidal in a sentence?
It would, therefore, have seemed a natural inference that the same agent would exert a similar bactericidal effect when added to other infectious body fluids.
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