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Bactericide (Noun)

Any chemical agent that destroys bacteria.

Nouns denoting substances.

The doctor prescribed a bactericide to help clear up the patient's infected wound.
Many hospitals use bactericides to disinfect surfaces and equipment.
She scrubbed her hands thoroughly with a bactericide before starting the surgery.
A broad-spectrum bactericide was applied to the skin to prevent infection.
The new soap contains a bactericide that kills 99.9% of all germs and bacteria.

Any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.