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Definition of germicidal

germicidal

/ˌdʒɜːr.mɪˈsaɪ.dəl/
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germicidal Lexical Profile

germicidal Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Capable of destroying or inactivating harmful microorganisms and pathogens.

Example

"The hospital installed germicidal ultraviolet lamps in the operating rooms to sterilize the air between procedures."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for germicidal

• Nearby Words

germaphobe
germaphobic
germfree
germicidal
germicide
germinate
germination

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from "germicide" plus the adjectival suffix "-al," ultimately drawing on the Latin "germen" (sprout or bud) and "-cidium" (an act of killing).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Germicidal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/germicidal
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