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- [jur-muh-sahyd]
- /ˈdʒɜr məˌsaɪd/
- /ˈdʒɜː.mɪ.saɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jur-muh-sahyd]
- /ˈdʒɜr məˌsaɪd/
Definitions of germicide word
- noun germicide an agent for killing germs or microorganisms. 1
- noun germicide chemical that kills microbes 1
- noun germicide any substance that kills germs or other microorganisms 0
- noun germicide any antiseptic, etc. used to destroy germs 0
- noun germicide A germicide is any substance that kills germs or other microorganisms. 0
- noun germicide An agent that kills pathogenic organisms; a disinfectant. 0
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Origin of germicide
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; germ + -i- + -cide
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Parts of speech for Germicide
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
germicide popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
germicide usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for germicide
noun germicide
- prophylactic — defending or protecting from disease or infection, as a drug.
- purifier — to make pure; free from anything that debases, pollutes, adulterates, or contaminates: to purify metals.
- detergent — Detergent is a chemical substance, usually in the form of a powder or liquid, which is used for washing things such as clothes or dishes.
- preventative — Medicine/Medical. of or noting a drug, vaccine, etc., for preventing disease; prophylactic.
- disinfectant — any chemical agent used chiefly on inanimate objects to destroy or inhibit the growth of harmful organisms.
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