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Definition of microbicidal

microbicidal

/maɪˌkroʊ.bɪˈsaɪ.dəl/
mi · cro · bi · ci · dal
Adverb:microbicidally
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microbicidal Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Capable of destroying or killing microbes, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Example

"The researchers developed a novel microbicidal coating for hospital surfaces to help prevent the transmission of infectious diseases."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the noun 'microbicide' (derived from 'microbe' and the Latin suffix '-cida' meaning killer) combined with the adjectival suffix '-al'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Microbicidal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/microbicidal
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