germicide
/ˈdʒəːmɪsʌɪd
/noun
A substance or other agent which destroys harmful microorganisms.Research has not shown an increased resistance of antibiotic-resistant bacteria to hospital germicides and disinfectants....
- When using a chemical germicide to achieve high-level disinfection, an agent registered with and approved by government regulatory bodies should be selected.
- The National Fire Protection Association is concerned about the use of flammable liquid germicides where electro-surgery or lasers are used.
Derivatives
germicidal
/ adjective ...- The selected antiseptic solution should have a broad range of germicidal action.
- Researchers at Canada's McGill University installed UVGI or ultraviolet germicidal irradiation ventilation systems in three office buildings in Montreal.
- Between procedures, equipment and furniture that are visibly soiled should be cleaned with a registered hospital-grade germicidal agent.
Rhymes
- -graph
- graphematic
- grapheme
- graphemic
- graphemically
- graphemics
- graphene
- -grapher
- graphic
- -graphic
- graphic abbreviation
- graphicacy
- graphical
- -graphical
- graphical display
- graphically
- -graphically
- graphical user interface
- graphic artist
- graphic arts
- graphic design
- graphic designer
- graphic display
- graphic equalizer
- graphicness