This is the 17801st most frequent Russian word.
уничтожаются
"Are being destroyed."
In this sentence, 'уничтожаются' refers to the active process in which bacteria undergo destruction or elimination due to an external factor.
Под воздействием высокой температуры бактерии уничтожаются.
Under the influence of high temperatures, bacteria are destroyed.
Here, 'уничтожаются' expresses the gradual deterioration of books as a result of environmental and storage conditions.
Книги уничтожаются при недостатке ухода и неправильном хранении.
Books are destroyed due to lack of care and improper storage.
In this example, 'уничтожаются' is used metaphorically to describe the attempts to eliminate wars through collective efforts and interventions.