noun
a substance that kills germs or microorganisms
adjective
describing a substance that is capable of killing germs or microorganisms
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The hospital uses a powerful germicide to disinfect all surfaces and medical equipment.
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Make sure to use a good germicide to clean the kitchen counters thoroughly.
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I always keep a bottle of germicide handy to kill those nasty germs.
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Education is like a germicide for ignorance, wiping away misconceptions and falsehoods.