bacillicidic

/bækɪlɪsɪdɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or destructive to bacteria

“The scientist studied the bacillicidic properties of a new antibiotic.”

2. noun

a substance with bacillicidic properties

“The researchers isolated a potent bacillicidic from the plant’s roots.”

Synonyms

  • antibacterial
  • bactericidal

Antonyms

  • bacterial
  • bacteriostatic