germicide
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məˌsaɪd noun
an agent for killing germs or microorganisms.
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germicide (ˈdʒɜːmɪˌsaɪd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| any substance that kills germs or other microorganisms | |
| germi'cidal | |
| —adj | |
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Germicide
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
germicide ger·mi·cide (jûr'mĭ-sīd')
n.
An agent that kills germs, especially pathogenic microorganisms; a disinfectant.
ger'mi·cid'al (-sīd'l) adj.
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Example sentences
The term germicide includes both antiseptics and disinfectants.
Surfaces then should be disinfected with a suitable chemical germicide.
As with any germicide formulation, the user should check with the device manufacturer for compatibility with the germicide.
Users should check with device manufacturers for information about germicide compatibility with their device.
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