germicidal
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germicidal — ger mi*ci dal (j[ e]r m[i^]*s[imac] dal), a. [Germ + L. caedere to kill + al.] (Biol.) Destructive to germs; applied to any agent which has a killing action upon living microorganisms, particularly bacteria or viruses, which are the cause of many … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
germicidal — antiseptic, bactericidal, disinfectant (see under ANTISEPTIC n) … New Dictionary of Synonyms
germicidal — germicide ► NOUN ▪ a substance which destroys harmful micro organisms. DERIVATIVES germicidal adjective … English terms dictionary
Germicidal lamp — A germicidal lamp is a special type of lamp which produces ultraviolet light (UVC). This short wave ultraviolet light ionizes oxygen to produce ozone and can kill many surface pathogens.There are two common types available:* Low pressure lamps *… … Wikipedia
germicidal — adjective Date: 1885 of or relating to a germicide; also destroying germs … New Collegiate Dictionary
germicidal — See germicide. * * * … Universalium
germicidal — adjective that kills pathogenic organisms; disinfectant See Also: germicide … Wiktionary
germicidal — SYN: germicide (1). * * * ger·mi·cid·al .jər mə sīd əl adj of or relating to a germicide also destroying germs * * * ger·mi·ci·dal (jur″mĭ siґdəl) [L. germen germ + caedere to kill] lethal to pathogenic microorganisms … Medical dictionary
germicidal — ger·mi·cid·al || ‚dÊ’Éœrmɪ saɪdl /‚dÊ’ÉœËm adj. destructive to germs … English contemporary dictionary
germicidal — ger·mi·ci·dal … English syllables
