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bactericidal

/ˌbæktəˈsɪdəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does bactericidal mean?

adjective

Killing or capable of killing bacteria; destroying or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.

Example

"The disinfectant was bactericidal and effective against a wide range of microorganisms."

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