Bactericidal
Bactericidal
Bactericidal (pronunciation: /bækˌtɪərɪˈsaɪdəl/) refers to a substance or process that kills bacteria. The term is derived from the Greek words "bakterion" (meaning small rod) and "kidalos" (meaning killer).
Etymology
The term "bactericidal" is derived from two Greek words. The first part, "bakterion," refers to a small rod and is the basis for the word "bacteria." The second part, "kidalos," means killer. Combined, they form "bactericidal," which essentially means a killer of bacteria.
Related Terms
- Bacteriostatic: Refers to a substance or process that inhibits the growth or multiplication of bacteria, but does not necessarily kill them.
- Antibiotic: A type of antimicrobial substance active against bacteria. It is the most important type of antibacterial agent for fighting bacterial infections.
- Germicide: An agent that kills germs, especially pathogenic microorganisms; a disinfectant.
- Microbicide: Substances that kill or deactivate microorganisms.
Usage
Bactericidal substances or processes are widely used in various fields such as medicine, agriculture, and food safety. In medicine, bactericidal antibiotics are preferred in clinical settings to quickly remove the bacteria from the system.
In agriculture, bactericidal products are used to control bacterial diseases that can affect crops. In food safety, bactericidal processes like pasteurization are used to kill harmful bacteria in food products.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bactericidal
- Wikipedia's article - Bactericidal
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