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bactericide

[bak′tir·ə‚sīd]
(materials)
An agent that destroys bacteria.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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coli O157 bacteria, copper and brass tiles had better bactericidal effects than stainless steel.
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