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a bactericidal substace

2007-02-04 08:47:32 · 3 answers · asked by DavenXport 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

"icide" means "kiler".

Thus, bactericidal means "that kills bacteria".

2007-02-04 08:54:57 · answer #1 · answered by Vincent G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it kills bacteria outside a living host ,used on surfaces .....etc as adisinfectant,examples are alcohol,Dettol,

2007-02-04 08:58:22 · answer #2 · answered by gogo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The substance kills bacteria.

2007-02-04 08:55:24 · answer #3 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋