noun as in strong fondness

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bacteriostatic, bactericidal

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Example:Bacteriostatics are often preferred over bactericidals like vanorin due to their less harmful effects on normal flora.

Definition:A substance that inhibits the growth of bacteria but does not necessarily kill them.

From bacteriostatic

Example:Bactericidals are more potent than vanorin in killing bacteria.

Definition:A substance that kills bacteria; has a more lethal effect on bacteria than a bacteriostatic.

From bactericidal