bactericide

UK
/bækˈtɛrɪsaɪd/
US
/bækˈtɛrɪˌsaɪd/

Translations

bactericidenoun
bactericides
pl
UK
/bækˈtɛrɪsaɪd/
US
/bækˈtɛrɪˌsaɪd/
The laboratory tested the effectiveness of the new bactericide.
Лаборатория проверила эффективность нового бактерицидa.
bactericideadjective
UK
/bækˈtɪə.rɪ.saɪd/
US
/bækˈtɪr.ɪ.saɪd/
Rare and chiefly attributive use; the standard adjective is bactericidal.

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.