bacteriocidal


bac·te·ri·cid·al

(bak-tēr'i-sī'dăl), Causing the death of bacteria. Compare: bacteriostatic. Synonym(s): bacteriocidal

bactericidal

adjective Referring to a drug or substance which kills bacteria, or is capable of killing bacteria.
noun A drug or substance which kills bacteria, or is capable of killing bacteria.

bactericidal

or

bacteriocidal

able to kill BACTERIA. Compare BACTERISTATIC.