Microbicidal: meaning, definitions and examples
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microbicidal
[ ˌmaɪkrəʊˈbɪsɪdəl ]
medical
Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, especially bacteria.
Synonyms
antimicrobial, bactericidal, germicidal
Examples of usage
- The microbicidal properties of this disinfectant make it effective against a wide range of bacteria.
- Proper hand hygiene is essential in healthcare settings to prevent the spread of infections, which is why microbicidal products are often used.
Translations
Translations of the word "microbicidal" in other languages:
🇵🇹 microbicida
🇮🇳 सूक्ष्मजीवाणुनाशक
🇩🇪 mikrobizid
🇮🇩 mikrobisida
🇺🇦 мікробіцидний
🇵🇱 mikrobójczy
🇯🇵 微生物殺菌性の
🇫🇷 microbicide
🇪🇸 microbicida
🇹🇷 mikrop öldürücü
🇰🇷 미생물 살균의
🇸🇦 مبيد للميكروبات
🇨🇿 mikrobicidní
🇸🇰 mikrobicídny
🇨🇳 杀菌的
🇸🇮 mikrobiciden
🇮🇸 örverueyðandi
🇰🇿 микробицидтік
🇬🇪 მიკრობიციდული
🇦🇿 mikrobisid
🇲🇽 microbicida
Word origin
The term 'microbicidal' originates from the combination of 'micro-' meaning small and 'bicidal' meaning destructive or killing. It is commonly used in medical and healthcare contexts to describe substances or products that have the ability to kill microorganisms, particularly bacteria. The importance of microbicidal agents in preventing the spread of infections has led to the development and use of various disinfectants and antimicrobial products in healthcare facilities and everyday life.
See also: microbes, microbicide.