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microbicide

[mahy-kroh-buh-sahyd]
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noun
  1. a substance or preparation for killing microbes.
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Origin of microbicide

First recorded in 1880–85; microbe + -i- + -cide
Related formsmi·cro·bi·cid·al, adjective
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  • The result is, that you avoid going out at all, and when you are compelled to go, you take a double dose of microbicide.

    The Unpopular Review Vol. I

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microbicide

(mī-krō′bĭ-sīd′)
n.
  1. An agent destructive to microorganisms.
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Related formsmi•cro′bi•cid′al (-sīd′l) adj.
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