Bactericidal
Pronunciation: /ˈbiˈæktˈɛɹɪkˈaɪˈdæɫ/
Bactericidal (adjective)
- 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