Bactericidal

Pronunciation: /ˈbiˈæktˈɛɹɪkˈaɪˈdæɫ/

Bactericidal (adjective)

  1. Able to kill bacteria or stop them from growing.

Examples

  • The solution has a bactericidal effect on harmful germs.
  • Bactericidal agents are essential in hospital settings.

Common collocations: bactericidal properties, bactericidal action, bactericidal agent

Synonyms of Bactericidal

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Bactericidal

  • When discussing substances that inhibit rather than kill bacteria.