germicide

germicide definition - medical

ger·mi·cide (jûrˈmĭ-sīdˌ)

noun
An agent that kills germs, especially pathogenic microorganisms; a disinfectant.

Related Forms:

  • gerˌmi·cidˈal (-sīdˈl) adjective

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