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/bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪˌsaɪd/ · noun
Any substance that kills bacteria, especially one that is otherwise harmless..
Use bactericide when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Bactericide means Any substance that kills bacteria, especially one that is otherwise harmless..
Common synonyms include bacteriacide, bacteriocide.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use bactericide where its definition matches the intended context.
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