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Bactericide Definition & Meaning

bactericide
noun
  1. any chemical agent that destroys bacteria
  2. any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth

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Frequently asked questions

What does bactericide mean?
any chemical agent that destroys bacteria any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth
What part of speech is bactericide?
Bactericide is a noun.
How many definitions does bactericide have?
Bactericide has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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