Germicidal [adjective]

Definition of Germicidal:

completely clean, uncontaminated; decontaminating

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Sentence/Example of Germicidal:

This immunity is caused by the formation of a germicidal substance in the blood, due to the introduction of the virus.

Of the same family are the "ethicals" Acetozone and Keimol, as shown by their germicidal claims.

Hydrocyanic Acid is frequently used as an insecticide in ships, mills, and greenhouses, but its germicidal power is weak.

Nothing is known as to the cause of this apparent germicidal action.

Some determinations were made of the germicidal power of Formamint in vitro, that is, under controlled laboratory conditions.

These claims of high germicidal value are contradicted by an examination made for the Council.

What evidence have you as to the degree of antiseptic and germicidal power of Silvol solutions?

It is evident that such dilutions decrease considerably the feeble germicidal action of the original fluid.

Chlorine and possesses excellent Germicidal Properties, when made under our special process.

When bacteria were suspended in olive oil or in pus, chlorlyptus showed marked germicidal action.