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germicide

🇬🇧 UK/'dʒә:misaid/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A substance or agent that kills pathogenic microorganisms; a disinfectant.

杀菌剂;消毒剂

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
germseed, microorganism
+
iconnector
+
cidekilling, cutting
=germicide

Common Collocations

  • 1.germicide spray杀菌喷雾
  • 2.germicide solution杀菌溶液
  • 3.effective germicide有效的杀菌剂

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The hospital uses a strong germicide to sterilize surgical instruments.

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