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bactericidal

 

[ bak-ter-uh-sahyd-l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical

Capable of killing bacteria.

Synonyms

antibacterial, germicidal.

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Word Description / Examples
bactericidal

Used when you need to kill bacteria specifically. Often found in medical and cleaning products intended to eliminate bacteria.

  • The doctor recommended a bactericidal ointment to treat the infection.
  • This cleaning spray has bactericidal properties that ensure your surfaces are free from harmful bacteria.
antibacterial

Commonly used for products that either kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. Often used in a more general sense for household and personal care products.

  • Antibacterial soap can help reduce the risk of spreading germs.
  • This lotion includes antibacterial ingredients to keep the skin clean.

Examples of usage

  • The bactericidal properties of this antibiotic make it an effective treatment for bacterial infections.
  • Using a bactericidal soap can help prevent the spread of harmful bacteria.
  • The bactericidal action of the disinfectant ensures a sterile environment in the operating room.

Translations

Translations of the word "bactericidal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bactericida

🇮🇳 बैक्टीरिसाइडल

🇩🇪 bakterizid

🇮🇩 bakterisida

🇺🇦 бактерицидний

🇵🇱 bakteriobójczy

🇯🇵 殺菌性の (さっきんせいの)

🇫🇷 bactéricide

🇪🇸 bactericida

🇹🇷 bakterisidal

🇰🇷 살균성의 (살균성의)

🇸🇦 مبيد للجراثيم

🇨🇿 baktericidní

🇸🇰 baktericídny

🇨🇳 杀菌的 (shājūn de)

🇸🇮 baktericidno

🇮🇸 bakteríudrepandi

🇰🇿 бактерицидті

🇬🇪 ბაქტერიოციდული

🇦🇿 bakterisid

🇲🇽 bactericida

Etymology

The word 'bactericidal' originates from the combination of 'bacteri-' (referring to bacteria) and '-cidal' (indicating killing). The term emerged in the field of medicine to describe substances or treatments that have the ability to destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria. The concept of bactericidal properties has been crucial in the development of antibiotics and disinfectants to combat bacterial infections and maintain hygiene.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,860, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.