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1. bactericidal
adjective. preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms.
Synonyms
- germicidal
- antiseptic
Antonyms
- unhealthful
- germy
- dirty
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Example sentences of the word bactericidal
1. Adjective
Those that are bactericidal effect the growth of bacteria by killing them.
2. Noun, singular or mass
Ultraviolet germicidal or bactericidal lamps are often used in the medical field to help keep disease under control so it doesn't spread.
3. Verb, base form
Disinfectants may be either bactericidal or bacteriostatic.
4. Verb, past participle
Some disinfectants may be bactericidal at high concentrations but bacteriostatic at lower concentrations.