Bactericidal and Septic

Opposite meaning words

Bactericidal adjective - Preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms.

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Septic is an antonym for bactericidal.

Septic adjective - Containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms.

Usage example: septic sewage

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Bactericidal is an antonym for septic.

Nearby Word: sepsis

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