germicidal

• Qualifie une substance ou un agent qui tue les microbes et les micro-organismes.

Describes a substance or agent that kills germs and microorganisms.

1. AntimicrobialC1formalmedical

   Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of germs, bacteria, and other microorganisms to prevent infection.

   Antimicrobien

   • The hospital uses a germicidal solution to clean surgical instruments.
   • Germicidal lamps are installed in the lab to sterilize the air.
   • This hand sanitizer has germicidal properties that kill 99.9% of bacteria.

   Synonymesantibacterialantimicrobialantisepticbactericidaldisinfectant