germicide
an agent for killing germs or microorganisms.
Origin of germicide
1Other words from germicide
- ger·mi·cid·al, adjective
Words Nearby germicide
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How to use germicide in a sentence
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.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique | John William Henry EyreIt probably contributed to the dazzling glories of Mrs. Cole-Mortimer's hair, but it was also a powerful germicide.
The Angel of Terror | Edgar WallaceA mixture of powdered lime and sulphur has been found to be an effective germicide, if used in time and diligently applied.
All About Coffee | William H. Ukers
British Dictionary definitions for germicide
/ (ˈdʒɜːmɪˌsaɪd) /
any substance that kills germs or other microorganisms
Derived forms of germicide
- germicidal, adjective
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