Germicide (Noun)
Meaning
An agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The hospital used a strong germicide to disinfect the operating room after each surgery.
- Chlorine is a common germicide used in swimming pools to kill bacteria and other microorganisms.
- The doctor prescribed a germicide ointment to apply to the wound to prevent infection.
- Ultraviolet light is a germicide that can be used to sterilize medical equipment.
- The new germicide spray was effective in killing 99.9% of bacteria and viruses on surfaces.