germicide

UK
/ˈdʒɜː.mɪ.saɪd/
US
/ˈdʒɜr.mɪ.saɪd/

Translations

germicidenoun
germicides
pl
UK
/ˈdʒɜː.mɪ.saɪd/
US
/ˈdʒɜr.mɪ.saɪd/
The hospital uses a powerful germicide to ensure all surfaces are free from harmful bacteria.
L’hôpital utilise un germicide puissant pour s’assurer que toutes les surfaces sont exemptes de bactéries nocives.
Additional translations
désinfectantTerme plus général, selon le contexte.
germicideadjective
more germicide
Comp.
most germicide
Super.
UK
/ˈdʒɜː.mɪ.saɪd/
US
/ˈdʒɝː.mɪ.saɪd/
Used attributively before another noun: ‘germicide spray’, ‘germicide wipes’
She wiped the counter with a germicide cloth to keep the kitchen sanitary.
Elle a essuyé le plan de travail avec un chiffon germicide pour garder la cuisine propre.
Additional translations
désinfectantSelon le contexte, plus naturel que « germicide » dans la langue courante.

Definitions

germicidenoun
A substance or agent that kills germs, especially pathogenic microorganisms.
The hospital uses a powerful germicide to ensure all surfaces are free from harmful bacteria.
germicideadjective
Relating to or intended for killing germs.
She wiped the counter with a germicide cloth to keep the kitchen sanitary.