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bactericide

🇬🇧 UK/bækˈtiəri,said/🇺🇸 US/bæk'tiәrisaid/
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Definitions

n.

A substance that kills bacteria, especially one that is otherwise harmless.

杀菌剂

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
bacteriumbacterium, rod-shaped microorganism
+
cidekilling, cutting
=bactericide

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