Definition of Germicidal

1. Adjective. Preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms.

Exact synonyms: Bactericidal, Disinfectant
Similar to: Antiseptic
Derivative terms: Bactericide, Bactericide, Disinfect, Disinfectant, Germicide

Definition of Germicidal

1. a. Germicide.

Definition of Germicidal

1. Adjective. that kills pathogenic organisms; disinfectant ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Germicidal

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Germicidal

1. An agent that kills pathogenic microorganisms. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Germicidal

germanophilias
germans
germanyl
germanyls
germaphobe
germaphobes
germaphobia
germaphobic
germband
germbands
germed
germen
germens
germfree
germicidal (current term)
germicide
germicides
germier
germiest
germin
germina
germinabilities
germinability
germinable
germinal
germinal area
germinal cell
germinal centre

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