Understanding Bactericidal and Bacteriostatic Substances

Bactericidal refers to substances or agents that can kill or destroy bacteria. These substances can be chemicals, antibiotics, or other compounds that are designed to target and eliminate bacterial cells.

In contrast, bacteriostatic substances are those that inhibit the growth of bacteria, but do not actually kill them. These substances may prevent bacteria from multiplying or reproducing, but they do not eliminate the existing bacterial population.

So, to answer your question, bactericidally refers to the ability of a substance to kill bacteria, whereas bacteriostatically refers to the ability of a substance to inhibit the growth of bacteria.

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