Bactericidal vs. Germicidal

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

Germicidaladjective

that kills pathogenic organisms; disinfectant

Germicidaladjective

Destructive to germs; - applied to any agent which has a killing action upon living microorganisms, particularly bacteria or viruses, which are the cause of many infectious diseases.

Germicidaladjective

preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms