bactericide

[bak-teer-uh-sahyd] / bækˈtɪər əˌsaɪd /

NOUN

antiseptic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disinfectant preservative

STRONG

detergent germicide preventative preventive prophylactic purifier sterilizer

Example Sentences

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Bacteria produce chemicals called bacteriocins to kill microbial competitors.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2024