Bactericide and Germicidal

Bactericide

Bactericide noun - Any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth.
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Germicidal and bactericide are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Germicidal" instead a noun "Bactericide".

Germicidal

Germicidal adjective - Preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms.
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Synonyms for Germicidal

Bactericide and germicidal are semantically related. You can use "Bactericide" instead a noun "Germicidal".
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