germicidal (Meaning)
germicidal (s)
preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms
germicidal (a.)
Germicide.
Synonyms & Antonyms of germicidal
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- noxious
- miasmic
- grimy
- dingy
- soiled
- dusty
- polluted
- grimy
- nasty
- unwashed
- muddy
- unwholesome
- foul
- unhealthful
- nasty
- sordid
- stained
- unsterilized
- unhealthy
- grubby
- grungy
- grungy
- stained
- unhealthy
- unsterilized
- sordid
- unhealthful
- bedraggled
- miasmic
- dingy
- polluted
- unwholesome
- mucky
- dusty
- bedraggled
- muddy
- mucky
- foul
- soiled
- grubby
- unwashed
- noxious
FAQs About the word germicidal
preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganismsGermicide.
aseptic, hygienic,antibacterial, microbicidal, antiseptic, sanitary, antibiotic, spotless, beneficial, germproof
toxic, unclean, pathogenetic, infectious, pathogenetic, pathogenic, sickening, sickening, infectious, filthy
The germicidal properties of the disinfectant effectively eliminated bacteria and viruses.
Hospitals use germicidal wipes to sanitize surfaces and prevent the spread of infection.
The germicidal lamp in the operating room killed airborne pathogens, ensuring a sterile environment.
The cleaning crew employed a germicidal solution to thoroughly disinfect the office after an outbreak of flu.