germicidal action

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• 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 …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• germicidal — adjective preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms • Syn: ↑bactericidal, ↑disinfectant • Similar to: ↑antiseptic • Derivationally related forms: ↑germicide, ↑disinfectant ( …   Useful english dictionary

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• gomenol — An ethereal oil obtained from a plant, Melaleuca viridiflora; the chief constituent is cineole. It has germicidal action, is free from irritating properties, and has been used in chronic inflammations of the pulmonary mucous membranes and as a… …   Medical dictionary

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