Bactericidal (Adjective)
Meaning
Preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The hospital uses bactericidal soap to disinfect the hands of doctors and nurses before surgery.
- Antibacterial creams containing triclosan have bactericidal properties that help prevent infection in minor cuts and scrapes.
- Silver-coated wound dressings have been shown to have bactericidal effects, reducing the risk of infection in patients.
- Bactericidal UV light technology is being used in some hospitals to disinfect surfaces and reduce the spread of hospital-acquired infections.
- Chlorine-based disinfectants have bactericidal properties, making them effective against a wide range of microorganisms.