germicidal
Pronunciation: [ˌdʒɜrmɪˈsaɪdəl]
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Context: "health and safety"
(adjective) related to killing germs or bacteria that can make people sick. Germicidal substances help to keep things clean and safe from infections.
Example
The hospital uses germicidal cleaners to make sure all surfaces are safe for patients.
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The old cleaning products were not germicidal, so they didn’t help reduce the spread of germs.
Example
What germicidal products do you use to keep your home clean?
Context: "health and safety"
(noun) a substance that can kill germs or bacteria. These are important in places where cleanliness is very important, like hospitals.
Example
The germicidal is effective and helped eliminate harmful bacteria from the lab equipment.
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Without a proper germicidal, the area may not be safe for patients.
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Do you know which germicidal works best for disinfecting surfaces?
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