Antibacterial vs. Bactericidal

Antibacterialadjective

Killing or inhibiting bacteria.

Antibacterialadjective

(archaic) Opposing the theory that diseases are caused by bacteria.

Antibacterialnoun

(pharmacology) A drug having the effect of killing or inhibiting bacteria.

Antibacterialadjective

killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria; - applied also to serum for protection against bacterial diseases.

Antibacterialnoun

a chemical substance which kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria.

Antibacterialnoun

any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth

Antibacterialadjective

destroying bacteria or inhibiting their growth

Bactericidaladjective

That kills bacteria.

Bactericidaladjective

Of or pertaining to a bactericide.

Bactericidalnoun

A bactericide.

Bactericidaladjective

Destructive of bacteria.

Bactericidaladjective

preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms