For Bactericide we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Car Care, Environment, Food Industry and Pool and Spa.

Bactericide (Car Care)

Additive included in the formulations of water-mixed cutting fluids to inhibit the growth of bacteria promoted by the presence of water, thus preventing odors that can result from bacterial action.

Bactericide (Environment)

A pesticide used to control or destroy bacteria, typically in the home, schools, or hospitals.

Bactericide (Food Industry)

A bactericide is any chemical which kills bacteria. The bactericidal power of a disinfectant means its effectiveness at killing bacteria. The suffix cide is derived from the Greek meaning killer.
See bacteria and disinfectant.

Bactericide (Pool and Spa)

A chemical that kills bacteria. The most common bactericides are: chlorine, bromine, biguanide, ozone and silver. Most algaecides, other than copper, exhibit some bactericidal properties.

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