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PRONUNCIATION OF GERMICIDAL

germicidal  [ˌdʒɜːmɪˈsaɪdəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GERMICIDAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Germicidal is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES GERMICIDAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

germicidal

Antiseptic

Antiseptics are antimicrobial substances that are applied to living tissue/skin to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction. Antiseptics are generally distinguished from antibiotics by the latter's ability to be transported through the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria within the body, and from disinfectants, which destroy microorganisms found on non-living objects. Disinfectants do not kill bacterial spores e.g., on surgical instruments; a sterilization process is required for that. Even sterilization may not destroy prions. Some antiseptics are true germicides, capable of destroying microbes, while others are bacteriostatic and only prevent or inhibit their growth. Antibacterials are antiseptics that have the proven ability to act against bacteria. Microbicides which destroy virus particles are called viricides or antivirals.

Definition of germicidal in the English dictionary

The definition of germicidal in the dictionary is killing germs or other microorganisms.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GERMICIDAL


acaricidal
əˌkærɪˈsaɪdəl
apsidal
æpˈsaɪdəl
bactericidal
bækˌtɪərɪˈsaɪdəl
biocidal
ˌbaɪəʊˈsaɪdəl
fratricidal
ˌfrætrɪˈsaɪdəl
fungicidal
ˌfʌndʒɪˈsaɪdəl
genocidal
ˌdʒenəˈsaɪdəl
herbicidal
ˌhɜːbɪˈsaɪdəl
homicidal
ˌhɒmɪˈsaɪdəl
insecticidal
ɪnˌsektɪˈsaɪdəl
larvicidal
ˌlɑːvɪˈsaɪdəl
ovicidal
ˌəʊvɪˈsaɪdəl
pesticidal
ˌpɛstɪˈsaɪdəl
seidel
ˈsaɪdəl
sidle
ˈsaɪdəl
spermicidal
ˌspɜːmɪˈsaɪdəl
suicidal
ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl
trypanocidal
ˌtrɪpənəˈsaɪdəl
tyrannicidal
tɪˌrænɪˈsaɪdəl
virucidal
ˌvaɪrəˈsaɪdəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GERMICIDAL

germanous
Germany
germen
germicide
germina
germinability
germinable
germinal
germinal vesicle
germinally
germinant
germinate
germination
germinative
germinator
germiness

WORDS THAT END LIKE GERMICIDAL

algicidal
bridal
deicidal
ecocidal
feticidal
filicidal
infanticidal
loculicidal
matricidal
molluscicidal
nematicidal
nematocidal
parasiticidal
parricidal
patricidal
prolicidal
regicidal
sororicidal
spermatocidal
sporicidal
viricidal

Synonyms and antonyms of germicidal in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «germicidal» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GERMICIDAL

Find out the translation of germicidal to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of germicidal from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «germicidal» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

杀菌
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

germicida
570 millions of speakers

English

germicidal
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कीटाणुनाशक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مبيد للجراثيم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бактерицидные
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

germicida
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

germicidal
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

germicide
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kuman
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

keimtötend
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

殺菌性の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

살균
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Germisida
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

giết vi trùng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கிருமி நாசினி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जंतूनाशक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

antiseptik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

germicida
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bakteriobójcze
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бактерицидні
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

germicid
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μικροβιοκτόνο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kiemwerende
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bakteriedödande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bakteriedrepende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of germicidal

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GERMICIDAL»

The term «germicidal» is regularly used and occupies the 96.973 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GERMICIDAL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «germicidal» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «germicidal» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about germicidal

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GERMICIDAL»

Discover the use of germicidal in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to germicidal and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation Handbook: UVGI for Air ...
This book is a comprehensive source for technical information regarding ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) and its application to air and surface disinfection for the control of pathogens and allergens.
Wladyslaw Kowalski, 2010
2
Bioaerosol Inactivation Using Ultraviolet Germicidal ...
Experiments were conducted using bench-scale flow-through control devices that inactivate bioaerosols.
Kevin Christopher Judge Ryan, 2009
3
Tuberculosis: A Comprehensive International Approach, Second ...
A Comprehensive International Approach, Second Edition, Reichman/Hershf. Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation DNA absorbs irradiation predominantly in the vicinity of 260 nm wavelength (UV-C, or germicidal UV). Living cells exposed to such ...
Reichman/Hershf, 2000
4
UV Disinfection of Secondary Effluent
1.2 Mechanism of Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection UV light radiation is a widely accepted method for disinfecting treated wastewater. Its germicidal action is attributed to its ability to photochemically damage links in the DNA molecules of a cell, ...
5
The Germicidal Value of Liquor Cresolis Compositus
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
C. N. B. 1872 McBryde, 2010
6
Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation
GERMICIDAL ACTION OF PHENOLIC DERIVATIVES It is the free hydroxyl group that constitutes the reactive entity of the phenol molecule. Introduction of the different substituents into the nucleus of phenol (and of polyphenols) modifies this ...
Seymour Stanton Block, 2001
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The Pharmacological Action, Germicidal Properties and ...
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series.
Aaron Arkin, 2010
8
Disinfection Efficiency and Dose Measurement of ...
New techniques for measuring the irradiance of interest (i.e., germicidal radiation ) must be developed so that the next generation of UV disinfection systems can be adequately designed and the capabilities of the different types of UV ...
K Linden, 2004
9
White's Handbook of Chlorination and Alternative Disinfectants
A review oftheliterature for theperiod of 1945–1976 revealeda considerable lack of agreement onthe germicidal efficiency of bromine compounds, that is, free bromine (Br 2 ), hypobromous acid (HOBr), monobromamine (NH 2 Br), and ...
Black & Veatch Corporation, 2011
10
Food Science
Wavelength Classification (nm) Germicidal Effects Invisible (long) radio Very long None infrared (heat) 800 and longer Temperature may be raised Visible red, orange, yellow, green, 400-800 Little or none blue, violet Invisible (short) ultraviolet ...
Norman N. Potter, Joseph H. Hotchkiss, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GERMICIDAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term germicidal is used in the context of the following news items.
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UVC Cleaning Systems Inc. Launches Three New Products for the …
UVC Cleaning Systems Inc., a Michigan-based company, has recently released its mobile, transportable and stationary germicidal ultraviolet C ... «Infection Control Today, Jul 15»
2
New report explores the coco betaine market - global size, share …
Its pH range contributes to its mild germicidal effect, which also makes it a very effective, yet mild cleansing agent for personal sanitary products ... «WhaTech, Jul 15»
3
Healthcare Professionals Eager for Access to UVDI's Energy Saving …
UVDI is a technology leader and primary provider of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) for healthy indoor air quality and gas phase ... «WebWire, Jul 15»
4
Small UVe robot uses UV light to blast germs lingering on kitchen …
Ryan Lue, an engineer at the company, said: 'UVe drives around your countertop shining a germicidal lamp that emits a special, high-energy ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
5
US Air Purifiers to Introduces Field Controls Trio Portable Air Purifier
... carbon, UVC germicidal lamp and a Photocatalytic Oxidation grid that functions to remove Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) and odors. «Benzinga, Jul 15»
6
Ushio America Introduces Utopia™ LED A19 Lamps
... video projection, cinema, UV curing, germicidal, horticulture, graphic arts, flashlight, scientific, medical, dental, ophthalmic, infra-red heating, and many others. «PR.com, Jul 15»
7
Do you know how Cinthol soap got its name?
Being the first to create soaps from fatty acids, Burjor Godrej, son of founder Pirojsha Godrej, was also keen on making germicidal soaps. «Economic Times, Jul 15»
8
Xenex Offers Industry's First HAI-Reduction Guarantee
Xenex offers the only UV disinfection technology that utilizes pulsed xenon to create germicidal UVC light and is the only UV disinfection ... «Infection Control Today, Jul 15»
9
Mark Mosteller Joins Evolve Bank & Trust
Skelton in 2005 founded Safe Air Solutions, which markets and installs in-duct ultraviolet germicidal lamps into industrial HVAC units. In 2014 ... «Memphis Daily News, Jun 15»
10
Kwalu announces partnership with Clorox Healthcare
Clorox Healthcare® Bleach Germicidal Wipes and Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaner Disinfectant Wipes are among the products that can be used ... «McKnight's Long Term Care News, Jun 15»

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