bactericide

• Nom désignant une substance chimique ou un agent qui détruit les bactéries ou inhibe leur croissance.

A noun referring to a chemical agent or drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth.

1. Chemical agentC1formalmedical

   A chemical substance that kills bacteria.

   Agent bactéricide

   • The lab uses a strong bactericide to sterilize equipment.
   • This cleaning product contains a powerful bactericide.
   • A bactericide is essential for preventing infections in hospitals.

   Synonymesantibacterialantimicrobialdisinfectantgermicide

2. Antibacterial drugC1formalmedical

   A pharmaceutical drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth.

   Bactéricide (médicament antibactérien)

   • The doctor prescribed a bactericide for the wound infection.
   • Some bactericides are effective against a wide range of bacteria.
   • Overuse of bactericides can lead to antibiotic resistance.

   Synonymesantibacterialantibioticgermicide