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Bactericide

Also called Bacteria-killing agent

PharmacologyInfectious DiseaseImportant

An agent that kills bacteria, including antibiotics, disinfectants, and antiseptics.

Korean

살균제

세균을 사멸하는 물질; 항생제·소독제·방부제를 포함.

French

Bactéricide

Agent tuant les bactéries ; comprend les antibiotiques, les désinfectants et les antiseptiques.

Word parts

  • bacter/iRoot(Greek) Bacteria
  • -cideSuffix(Latin) To kill; a killing agent

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