Bactericide
any substance capable of killing bacteria.
Contemporary Examples
Sure, water filter makers put a bit of bactericide in their products to tamp down the infestation.
Are Water Filters B.S.? Michael Schulson August 18, 2014
Historical Examples
Ink as a bactericide is less known, but worth consideration.
Vagaries Axel Munthe
noun
a substance able to destroy bacteria
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