Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun bactericide

2 senses of bactericide

Sense 1
bactericide, bacteriacide -- (any chemical agent that destroys bacteria)
       => chemical, chemical substance -- (material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules)

Sense 2
antibacterial, antibacterial drug, bactericide -- (any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth)
       => medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug -- ((medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease)