Bactericide

Pronunciation: /bækˈtɪrəˌsaɪd/

Definitions of bactericide

noun a substance that kills bacteria

Example Sentences

A1 A bactericide is a substance that kills bacteria.

A2 Some household cleaning products contain bactericides to disinfect surfaces.

B1 Farmers use bactericides to protect their crops from harmful bacteria.

B2 The use of bactericides in hospitals helps prevent the spread of infections.

C1 Research is ongoing to develop new and more effective bactericides for medical use.

C2 The development of bactericides has greatly improved public health by reducing the incidence of bacterial infections.

Examples of bactericide in a Sentence

formal The bactericide was effective in killing off harmful bacteria in the laboratory setting.

informal I always make sure to use a strong bactericide when cleaning my kitchen.

slang This bactericide is like a ninja for germs, it wipes them out in seconds!

figurative His words acted as a bactericide, wiping out any doubts or concerns in the room.

Grammatical Forms of bactericide

• past tense: bactericided
• plural: bactericides
• comparative: more bactericidal
• superlative: most bactericidal
• present tense: bactericide
• future tense: will bactericide
• perfect tense: has bactericided
• continuous tense: is bactericiding
• singular: bactericide
• positive degree: bactericide
• infinitive: to bactericide
• gerund: bactericiding
• participle: bactericiding

Origin and Evolution of bactericide

First Known Use: 1867 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'bactericide' originates from the combination of the Greek words 'bakterion' meaning small rod or staff, and 'cide' meaning to kill.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to substances that kill bacteria, the term 'bactericide' has evolved to encompass a broader range of antimicrobial agents that target various microorganisms.