bactericidal

== English == === Alternative forms === bacteriacidal, bacteriocidal === Etymology === From bacteri(um) +‎ -cidal. === Pronunciation === === Adjective === bactericidal (not comparable) That kills bacteria. Of or pertaining to a bactericide. ==== Coordinate terms ==== bacteristatic bacteriostatic ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === bactericidal (plural bactericidals) A bactericide.