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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

bacteriocidal

/ˌbæktəriˈɔɪsɪdəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does bacteriocidal mean?

adjective

Killing or capable of killing bacteria; used to describe a substance or agent that has bacteriocidal properties.

Example

"The new antibiotic was found to be bacteriocidal, making it effective against a wide range of bacterial infections."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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