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germicide

DEFINITIONS OF: germicide

1

n an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease

Synonyms:
antimicrobial, antimicrobic, disinfectant
Types:
cetrimide
a cationic detergent that is a powerful disinfectant
sodium hypochlorite
an unstable salt (NaOCl) used as a bleaching agent and disinfectant
Javel water, Javelle water, eau de Javelle
an aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite
Type of:
agent
a substance that exerts some force or effect
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