bactericide
An agent with the ability to destroy bacteria.
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chloramine
Any of various compounds containing nitrogen and chlorine, some of which are used as bactericides. Chloramines are often used to purify drinking water because they're more stable than chlorine and produce fewer harmful by-products, but they're considered harmful to fishes.