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germicide

 

[ ˈdʒɜːrmɪsaɪd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

A substance or agent that kills germs, especially pathogenic microorganisms.

Synonyms

antiseptic, disinfectant, sanitizer

Examples of usage

  • Germicides are commonly used in hospitals to prevent the spread of infections.
  • Some common germicides include alcohol, bleach, and hydrogen peroxide.
Context #2 | Noun

general

Anything that destroys harmful or undesirable organisms.

Synonyms

antibacterial, biocide, pesticide

Examples of usage

  • In addition to medical applications, germicides are also used in agriculture and food preservation.
  • The use of germicides has become increasingly important in maintaining public health.

Translations

Translations of the word "germicide" in other languages:

🇵🇹 germicida

🇮🇳 कीटाणुनाशक

🇩🇪 Keimtötungsmittel

🇮🇩 germisida

🇺🇦 засіб для знищення мікробів

🇵🇱 środek bakteriobójczy

🇯🇵 殺菌剤 (さっきんざい)

🇫🇷 germicide

🇪🇸 germicida

🇹🇷 mikrop öldürücü

🇰🇷 살균제 (살균제)

🇸🇦 مبيد الجراثيم

🇨🇿 germicid

🇸🇰 germicíd

🇨🇳 杀菌剂 (shājūnjì)

🇸🇮 germicid

🇮🇸 sýklalyf

🇰🇿 микроб өлтіргіш

🇬🇪 გერმიციდი

🇦🇿 mikrob öldürücü

🇲🇽 germicida

Word origin

The term 'germicide' originated in the late 19th century, combining 'germ' (microorganism) and 'cide' (killer). The concept of germicides became crucial with the discovery of the germ theory of disease by Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch. Since then, germicides have played a vital role in preventing the spread of infections and maintaining public health.

See also: germ, germicidal, germinate, germination, germs.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,722 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.