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germicide

noun
ger·​mi·​cide | \ ˈjÉ™r-mÉ™-ËŒsÄ«d How to pronounce germicide (audio) \

Definition of germicide

: an agent that destroys germs

First Known Use of germicide

1877, in the meaning defined above

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germicide

noun
ger·​mi·​cide | \ ˈjÉ™r-mÉ™-ËŒsÄ«d How to pronounce germicide (audio) \

Medical Definition of germicide

: an agent that destroys germs

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