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Bactericide

usgb/bækˈtɪrɪsaɪd/Volume
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Medical Context

Bactericide is often used in medical treatments to describe agents that can kill harmful bacteria.

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The surgeon used a bactericide to sterilize the instruments.
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Not Antibiotic

While 'antibiotic' often refers to medicine taken by patients, 'bactericide' can represent any bacteria-killing substance.

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The cleaning solution acts as a bactericide but is not meant for human consumption.
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Specific Use

Bactericide specifically targets bacteria, not viruses or other microorganisms.

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When dealing with a viral infection, a bactericide would not be effective.
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