germicide | ||
1. | [ noun ] an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease | |
Synonyms: | antimicrobic antimicrobial disinfectant | |
Related terms: | agent agent cetrimide sodium_hypochlorite disinfect | |
Similar spelling: |
germicidal germ_cell Gerringer Gehringer Gehring gearing |