bactericide

UK
/bækˈtɛrɪsaɪd/
US
/bækˈtɛrɪˌsaɪd/

Translations

bactericidenoun
bactericides
pl
UK
/bækˈtɛrɪsaɪd/
US
/bækˈtɛrɪˌsaɪd/
bactéricideSubstance qui tue les bactéries.
The laboratory used a powerful bactericide to ensure the equipment was sterile.
Le laboratoire a utilisé un bactéricide puissant pour garantir la stérilité du matériel.
bactericideadjective
UK
/bækˈtɪə.rɪ.saɪd/
US
/bækˈtɪr.ɪ.saɪd/
Rare and chiefly attributive use; the standard adjective is bactericidal.
bactéricideSurtout employé de façon épithète.
They applied a bactericide coating to the tanks to inhibit bacterial growth.
Ils ont appliqué un revêtement bactéricide sur les réservoirs pour inhiber la croissance bactérienne.

Definitions

bactericidenoun
A substance that kills bacteria.
The laboratory used a powerful bactericide to ensure the equipment was sterile.
bactericideadjective
Capable of killing bacteria; bactericidal (used chiefly attributively).
They applied a bactericide coating to the tanks to inhibit bacterial growth.