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bac·te·ri·ci·dal
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Princeton's WordNet
bactericidal, disinfectant, germicidaladjective
preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms
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bactericidaladjective
That kills bacteria.
bactericidaladjective
Of or pertaining to a bactericide.
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bactericidal
A bactericide or bacteriocide, sometimes abbreviated Bcidal, is a substance which kills bacteria. Bactericides are disinfectants, antiseptics, or antibiotics. However, material surfaces can also have bactericidal properties based solely on their physical surface structure, as for example biomaterials like insect wings.
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bactericidal
Bactericidal refers to a substance or process that kills bacteria. This term is often used in the context of antibiotics, antiseptics, or disinfectants which can destroy or inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria.
Webster Dictionary
Bactericidaladjective
destructive of bacteria
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of bactericidal in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of bactericidal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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