bacillicidal

/ˌbæsɪˈlaɪsɪdəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Capable of killing or destroying bacteria.

“The antibiotic exhibited bacillicidal properties, effectively combating the bacterial infection.”

2. noun

A substance or agent that has a bacillicidal action.

“Researchers developed a new bacillicidal to fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.”

Synonyms

  • antibacterial
  • bactericidal

Antonyms

  • antimicrobial
  • bacteriostatic