germicide
nounHow many syllables in germicide?
There are 3 syllables in the word germicide.How to pronounce germicide:
Definition of germicide:
- germicide (noun):
- an antiseptic substance
- an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease.
- something (such as an antiseptic or disinfectant) that destroys or inactivates pathogens (such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi) an agent or preparation that is effective against germs
Synonyms for germicide:
agent
antimicrobial
antimicrobic
antiseptic
bactericide
cetrimide
disease
disinfectant
fungicide
herbicide
insecticide
microbicide
pesticide
poison
sanitizer
sodium hypochlorite
sterilizer
toxic
toxicant
toxin
venom
virus
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