Germicide
noun
A substance that kills germs and bacteria.
Using a germicide can help keep the surgical tools sterile.

Often appears as...
- germicide spray
- germicide disinfectant
Usage tips
neutral
technical
noun
A substance that kills germs and bacteria.
Using a germicide can help keep the surgical tools sterile.

Often appears as...
- germicide spray
- germicide disinfectant
Usage tips
neutral
technical
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Medical Context
Used mainly in healthcare, 'germicide' conveys sterilization and safety against infections.

Before the procedure, the nurse applied germicide to the patient's skin.
Not for Humans
'Germicide' is not usually applied to the human body directly, but to objects or surfaces.

Make sure to add germicide to the mop water.
Cleaning Products
You'll often find 'germicide' mentioned on labels of various cleaning and hygiene products.

This bathroom cleaner is an effective germicide.
Medical Context
Used mainly in healthcare, 'germicide' conveys sterilization and safety against infections.

Before the procedure, the nurse applied germicide to the patient's skin.
Not for Humans
'Germicide' is not usually applied to the human body directly, but to objects or surfaces.

Make sure to add germicide to the mop water.
Cleaning Products
You'll often find 'germicide' mentioned on labels of various cleaning and hygiene products.

This bathroom cleaner is an effective germicide.
Medical Context
Used mainly in healthcare, 'germicide' conveys sterilization and safety against infections.

Before the procedure, the nurse applied germicide to the patient's skin.
Not for Humans
'Germicide' is not usually applied to the human body directly, but to objects or surfaces.

Make sure to add germicide to the mop water.
Cleaning Products
You'll often find 'germicide' mentioned on labels of various cleaning and hygiene products.

This bathroom cleaner is an effective germicide.
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