Germicidal

/ˌdʒɜːrmɪˈsaɪdl/
adjective

Destroys germs.

The hospital uses germicidal soap to prevent infections.
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Often appears as...

  • germicidal soap
  • germicidal cleaning

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Technical

adjective

Prevents the development of germs.

Germicidal lamps are used to sterilize the air in operating rooms.
Visual representation of "germicidal" - Prevents the development of germs

Often appears as...

  • germicidal lamps
  • germicidal action

Usage tips

Technical

adjective

Destroys germs.

The hospital uses germicidal soap to prevent infections.
Visual representation of "germicidal" - Destroys germs

Often appears as...

  • germicidal soap
  • germicidal cleaning

Usage tips

Technical

adjective

Prevents the development of germs.

Germicidal lamps are used to sterilize the air in operating rooms.
Visual representation of "germicidal" - Prevents the development of germs

Often appears as...

  • germicidal lamps
  • germicidal action

Usage tips

Technical

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Health Cleanliness

Used in contexts emphasizing strong sanitization to maintain health and safety standards.

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Ensure that the surgical tools are treated with a germicidal wash.
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Not for Body

Most 'germicidal' products should not be applied directly to the skin unless specified.

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The germicidal solution for the floor is not safe for handwashing.
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Product Type

Usually associated with products like soaps, wipes, or sprays in cleaning and healthcare.

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She stocked up on germicidal spray during the flu outbreak.
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Video examples

A new weapon in the...

being sterilized with germicidal ultraviolet light. But what you don't see in this picture, actually, is any people, and there's a very good reason for that. Ultraviolet light is actually a health hazard,

Video examples

A new weapon in the...

being sterilized with germicidal ultraviolet light. But what you don't see in this picture, actually, is any people, and there's a very good reason for that. Ultraviolet light is actually a health hazard,

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