'germicidal' definitions:
Definition of 'germicidal'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms [syn: bactericidal, disinfectant, germicidal]
Definition of 'germicidal'
From: GCIDE
- germicidal \ger"mi*ci`dal\ (j[~e]r"m[i^]*s[imac]`dal), a. [Germ + L. caedere to kill + -al.] (Biol.) Destructive to germs; -- applied to any agent which has a killing action upon living microorganisms, particularly bacteria or viruses, which are the cause of many infectious diseases.
- Syn: antiseptic. [1913 Webster +PJC]