germicidal

adjective

ger·mi·cid·al | \ ˌjər-mə-ˈsī-dᵊl

Definition of germicidal

: of or relating to a germicide also : destroying germs

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After consumption, germicidal tablets were put inside the empty pack to discourage microbial growth, the agency said. — Sarah-grace Mankarious, CNN, "Floating food: The history of eating in space," 19 July 2019 But conventional germicidal lamps aren’t safe for humans to be around. — Amanda Macmillan, Time, "This UV Lamp Could Prevent the Flu Virus From Spreading in Public Places," 9 Feb. 2018

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germicidal

adjective

ger·mi·cid·al | \ ˌjər-mə-ˈsīd-ᵊl

: of or relating to a germicide also : destroying germs