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Adjective: germicidal  gur-mi'sI-dul
  1. Preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms
    "Germicidal chemicals can be used to disinfect and, in some cases, sterilize"
    - bactericidal, disinfectant

See also: antiseptic, germicide

Encyclopedia: Germicidal

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