Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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bactericide | Yes | No | No | No |
bactericidal | No | Yes | No | No |
bactericide (noun) | bactericidal (noun) |
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any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth | |
any chemical agent that destroys bacteria |
bactericide (adjective) | bactericidal (adjective) |
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preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms |