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germicide

[ jur-muh-sahyd ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

germicide

/ ˈdʒɜːmɪˌsaɪd /

First recorded in 1875–80; germ + -i- + -cide

The germs tenacity of life does not avail against its action as germicide.

When the pure food law went into effect, Phenalgin was labeled a malaria germicide.

Raise the tube with the left hand and shake it to mix germ and germicide, whilst returning the delivery pipette in the right hand.

It probably contributed to the dazzling glories of Mrs. Cole-Mortimer's hair, but it was also a powerful germicide.

A mixture of powdered lime and sulphur has been found to be an effective germicide, if used in time and diligently applied.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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