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Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
1. bactericide
noun. any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth.
Synonyms
- medicinal drug
- medication
- antibacterial
- dapsone
- medicament
- Achromycin
- nitrofurantoin
- antibiotic
- sulfonamide
- INH
- sulpha
- Nydrazid
- azithromycin
- Rimactane
- antibiotic drug
- crystal violet
- methenamine
- Rifadin
- isoniazid
- Macrodantin
- hexachlorophene
- Mandelamine
- nalidixic acid
- Urex
- rifampin
- Neosporin
- Dynapen
- sulfa
- antibacterial drug
- sulfa drug
- tetracycline
- medicine
- gentian violet
- dicloxacillin
- Zithromax
Etymology
- -cide (English)
- bacterium (English)
2. bactericide
noun. any chemical agent that destroys bacteria.
Synonyms
Etymology
- -cide (English)
- bacterium (English)
Sentences with bactericide
1. Noun, singular or mass
A fungal treatment or bactericide will usually do the trick, but it is best to first identify the issue you are facing before haphazardly spraying chemicals in your garden.
2. Adjective
Always carefully read and follow the application instructions and safety precautions on a fungicide or bactericide product's label.
