Pronunciation: /suːdəsaɪdl/
adjective describing something that has the ability to kill or destroy false or fake things
A1 The cleaning product claimed to be pseudocidal against bacteria.
A2 Some researchers are studying pseudocidal effects of certain chemicals on insects.
B1 The new medication showed pseudocidal properties in laboratory tests.
B2 The pseudocidal treatment was effective in eliminating the parasite from the patient's body.
C1 The pseudocidal agent was specifically designed to target cancer cells.
C2 The pseudocidal therapy has shown promising results in clinical trials.
formal The new medication has been proven to be pseudocidal against certain types of bacteria.
informal I heard that this cleaning product is pseudocidal, so it should work well on tough stains.
slang I don't trust those pseudocidal claims, they sound too good to be true.
figurative Her pseudocidal behavior towards her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend was evident in her passive-aggressive comments.
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