Transcription
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- [bak-teer-uh-sahyd]
- /bækˈtɪər əˌsaɪd/
- /bˈaktərˌɪsaɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bak-teer-uh-sahyd]
- /bækˈtɪər əˌsaɪd/
Definitions of bactericide word
- noun bactericide a substance able to destroy bacteria 3
- noun bactericide an agent or substance that destroys bacteria 3
- noun bactericide any substance capable of killing bacteria. 1
- noun bactericide A substance that kills bacteria. 1
- noun bactericide Any substance that kills bacteria, especially one that is otherwise harmless. 0
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Origin of bactericide
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; bacteri- + -cide
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Parts of speech for Bactericide
noun
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preposition
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bactericide popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
bactericide usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bactericide
noun bactericide
- prophylactic — defending or protecting from disease or infection, as a drug.
- purifier — to make pure; free from anything that debases, pollutes, adulterates, or contaminates: to purify metals.
- detergent — Detergent is a chemical substance, usually in the form of a powder or liquid, which is used for washing things such as clothes or dishes.
- preventative — Medicine/Medical. of or noting a drug, vaccine, etc., for preventing disease; prophylactic.
- disinfectant — any chemical agent used chiefly on inanimate objects to destroy or inhibit the growth of harmful organisms.
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