1. a substance or agent that kills bacteria
Usage: technical/scientific term; often used in microbiology and medicine

Examples

• The laboratory tested a new bacteriocide against common pathogens.
• Copper is known to have bacteriocide properties and is used in medical equipment.
• The bacteriocide was effective in reducing bacterial contamination in the water supply.
• Researchers developed a bacteriocide that targets antibiotic-resistant strains.
• The hospital uses a bacteriocide solution to sterilize surgical instruments.
• This bacteriocide works by disrupting the bacterial cell membrane.