Germicide

/ˈdʒɜːrmɪsaɪd/

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Used mainly in healthcare, 'germicide' conveys sterilization and safety against infections.

Before the procedure, the nurse applied germicide to the patient's skin.

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'Germicide' is not usually applied to the human body directly, but to objects or surfaces.

Make sure to add germicide to the mop water.

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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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