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bactericida
bactericidal
bacteria
bacteria
+
-cide
killer
Bactericida means bactericidal and can be thought of as bacteria0 + -cide1 (killer1), literally meaning 'bacteria killer'.
adjective
  1. bactericidal
    Capable of killing bacteria
    Este jabón tiene propiedades bactericidas. // This soap has bactericidal properties.
noun
  1. bactericide
    A substance capable of killing bacteria
    Utilizaron un bactericida potente para desinfectar el área. // They used a powerful bactericide to disinfect the area.