BACTERICIDAL — 12 letter word
bactericidal
The word bactericidal has 12 letters: B, A, C, T, E, R, I, C, I, D, A, L. It contains 5 vowels and 7 consonants. It scores 19 points in Scrabble and 23 in Words With Friends. As a adjective, it means "preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms".
12 letter word "bactericidal": B A C T E R I C I D A L — adjective
Scrabble score: 19 Words With Friends: 23
Letter Analysis of bactericidal
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| A | 2 | Vowel | 1 |
| C | 2 | Consonant | 3 |
| T | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| E | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| R | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| I | 2 | Vowel | 1 |
| D | 1 | Consonant | 2 |
| L | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
5 vowels, 7 consonants, 9 unique letters
Definition of bactericidal
adjective
- preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms Synonyms: disinfectant, germicidal