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ger·mi·ci·dal
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Princeton's WordNet
bactericidal, disinfectant, germicidaladjective
preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms
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germicidaladjective
Destructive to germs; -- applied to any agent which has a killing action upon living microorganisms, particularly bacteria or viruses, which are the cause of many infectious diseases.
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germicidaladjective
that kills pathogenic organisms; disinfectant
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germicidal
Germicidal refers to a substance or process that kills or destroys germs and microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. These substances or processes are used in various fields including healthcare, water treatment, food preparation, and many other places where disinfection is important. They help in preventing the spread of diseases and infections.
Webster Dictionary
Germicidaladjective
germicide
Etymology: [Germ + L. caedere to kill + -al.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of germicidal in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of germicidal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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