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germicide
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ger·mi·cide  (jûrm-sd)
n.
An agent that kills germs, especially pathogenic microorganisms; a disinfectant.
germi·cidal (-sdl) adj.
germicide [ˈdʒɜːmɪˌsaɪd]
n
(Medicine / Pharmacology) any substance that kills germs or other microorganisms
germicidal  adj
germicide
any substance for killing germs, especially bacteria. — germicidal, adj.
See also: Health
any substance for killing germs, especially bacteria. — germicidal, adj.
See also: Killing
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.germicide - an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry diseasegermicide - an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease
antimicrobial, antimicrobic, disinfectant
agent - a substance that exerts some force or effect
cetrimide - a cationic detergent that is a powerful disinfectant
sodium hypochlorite - an unstable salt (NaOCl) used as a bleaching agent and disinfectant
Translations
germicide [ˈdʒɜːmɪsaɪd] N → germicida m
germicide
n → keimtötendes Mittel
germicide [ˈdʒɜːmɪˌsaɪd] n → germicida m
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