germicidal

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌdʒɜːmɪˈsaɪdl/


WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ger•mi•cide /ˈdʒɜrməˌsaɪd/USA pronunciation   n. [countable]
  1. Drugsa solution for killing germs.
ger•mi•cid•al, adj. See -cide-.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
ger•mi•cide  (jûr′mə sīd′),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. an agent for killing germs or microorganisms.
  • germ + -i- + -cide 1875–80
ger′mi•cid′al, adj. 


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