bactericide
Meanings
Plural: bactericides
Noun
- any chemical agent that destroys bacteria
- any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth
- Any substance that kills bacteria, especially one that is otherwise harmless.
Origin / Etymology
From bacterium + -cide.
Synonyms
antibacterial, antibacterial drug, bacteriacide, bacteriocide
Scrabble Score: 18
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Words With Friends Score: 21
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