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Bactericidal Definition & Meaning

bactericidal
adjective
  1. preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms

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What does bactericidal mean?
preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms
What part of speech is bactericidal?
Bactericidal is an adjective.

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