Bactericide
Bactericide
Bactericide (/bækˈtɪəraɪsɪd/; from Latin: bacterium - "bacterium" and -cide - "killer") is a substance that kills bacteria. Bactericides are disinfectants, antiseptics, or antibiotics.
Etymology
The term "bactericide" is derived from the Latin bacterium, meaning "bacterium", and -cide, meaning "killer". The suffix -cide comes from caedere, the Latin word for "to kill".
Usage
Bactericides are used in many areas, including healthcare, agriculture, and water treatment. They are used to prevent and control bacterial infections and to promote health and safety by eliminating harmful bacteria.
Types
There are several types of bactericides, including:
- Disinfectants: These are substances that are applied to non-living objects to destroy microorganisms.
- Antiseptics: These are substances that are applied to living tissue to prevent infection.
- Antibiotics: These are medicines that inhibit the growth of or destroy microorganisms.
Related Terms
- Bacteriostatic: A substance that inhibits the growth or multiplication of bacteria.
- Antimicrobial: A substance that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms.
- Germicide: A substance that kills germs, especially pathogenic microorganisms.
- Fungicide: A substance that kills fungi or inhibits their growth.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bactericide
- Wikipedia's article - Bactericide
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