Assertion: benzoyl peroxide | /r/HasProperty | bactericidal
Facets:
value: by releasing oxygen
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: It is bactericidal, meaning it kills bacteria, rather than simply slowing down their growth.
text: Benzoyl peroxide is a bactericidal agent that kills P. acnes (the bacteria involved in acne) by releasing oxygen within the follicle.