germicide
/ˈdʒɜːmɪsaɪd/noun
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रोगाणुनाशक, कीटाणुनाशक
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noun
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[C/U]
a substance that destroys germs, especially those that cause disease
रोगाणुनाशक, कीटाणुनाशक
- The hospital floors are cleaned daily with a strong germicide.
- Many soaps contain a mild germicide.
Synonyms disinfectant antiseptic bactericide
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germicidal adjective
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Do not confuse germicide (kills germs) and insecticide (kills insects).
Germicide (रोगाणु मारने वाला) और insecticide (कीड़े मारने वाला) में भ्रमित न हों।
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A substance that kills germs is a germicide.
रोगाणुओं को नष्ट करने वाले पदार्थ को germicide कहते हैं।