Found 2 items, similar to germicidal.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: germicidal germicidal adj : preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms [syn: bactericidal, disinfectant]
English → English (gcide) Definition: germicidal 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]