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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 disease
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] Ngermicida m
germicide
germicide [ˈdʒɜːmɪˌsaɪd] ngermicida m
germicide [ˈdʒɜːmɪˌsaɪd] ngermicida m


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Choosing a disinfectant depends upon the nature of the item to be disinfected, the concentration of microorganisms present, the innate resistance of those microorganisms, the type and concentration of germicide, the duration and temperature of contact, and other factors specific to manufacturer's instructions.
However, most of the health care settings, including dental offices, also use a number of detergents, germicides, and other chemicals that can also induce and exacerbate allergenic conditions and play a role in the development of occupational asthma (Petsonk 2002; Preller et al.
Because raw produce can enter the kitchen harboring many bacteria that simple washing can't eliminate, several research groups developed nontoxic germicides for disinfecting fresh fruits and vegetables (153: 340*).
 
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