Bactericidal vs. Bacteriostatic

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

Bacteriostaticadjective

Of or relating to bacteriostasis or a bacteriostat; inhibiting the growth of bacteria without destroying them.

Bacteriostatic

of or pertaining to bacteriostasis or a bacteriostat.

Bacteriostatic

causing bacteriostasis; - said of chemical substances, such as certain antibacterial agents.

Bacteriostaticadjective

of or relating to or causing bacteriostasis