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GERMICIDES Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word germicides. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word germicides. (close relations)
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germicidegermicidal

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antimicrobial
adjectiveadj
noun

• an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease

adjective satellite

• capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms

disinfectant
nounn
noun

• an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease

adjective satellite

• preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms

antibiotic
nounn
adjective

• of or relating to antibiotic drugs

noun

• a chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that can kill microorganisms and cure bacterial infections

antiseptic
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms

noun

• a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues

adjective satellite

• clean and honest

• freeing from error or corruption

• devoid of objectionable language

bactericide
nounn
noun

• any chemical agent that destroys bacteria

• any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth

antimicrobic
adjectiveadj
noun

• an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease

adjective satellite

• capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms

Best Hypernyms For GERMICIDES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for germicides, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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agent antibacterials antimicrobials disinfectants sanitizers

Alternatives for ANTIMICROBIAL

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