germicide

The word “germicide” has 3 syllables: ger-mi-cide

It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɝməˌsaɪd/


What is synonym and antonym for germicide?

In the thesaurus, “germicide” has 24 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for germicide along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for germicide

  • bactericide
  • bane
  • cancer
  • contagion
  • detergent
  • disease
  • disinfectant
  • fungicide
  • herbicide
  • insecticide
  • microbicide
  • pesticide
  • poison
  • preservative
  • preventative
  • preventive
  • prophylactic
  • purifier
  • sterilizer
  • toxic
  • toxicant
  • toxin
  • venom
  • virus

Antonyms for germicide

  • compost
  • dressing
  • fertilizer
  • manure
  • plant food

Meanings of germicide

  • noun
    1. An agent that kills pathogenic organisms; a disinfectant.

Example Sentences

  • The lab technician applied a strong germicide to sterilize the equipment.
  • This type of germicide is commonly used in hospitals for disinfecting surfaces.
  • She read the label carefully before using the germicide on her kitchen counter.
  • The company developed an eco-friendly germicide for commercial use.
  • Always wear gloves when handling a chemical germicide to avoid skin irritation.

On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to germicide, such as: bactericide, bane, cancer, compost, contagion, detergent, disease.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

acaricide

bane

  • affliction
  • blight
  • booby trap
  • burden
  • calamity
  • cancer
  • catch
  • contagion
  • curse
  • danger
  • despair
  • destruction
  • disaster
  • disease
  • downfall
  • fatal attraction
  • fungicide
  • germicide
  • hazard
  • herbicide
  • hex
  • hoodoo
  • insecticide
  • jinx
  • menace
  • microbicide
  • misery
  • nemesis
  • nuisance
  • peril
  • pest
  • pesticide
  • pitfall
  • plague
  • poison
  • risk
  • ruin
  • ruination
  • scourge
  • snag
  • threat
  • torment
  • toxic
  • toxicant
  • toxin
  • trial
  • trouble
  • undoing
  • venom
  • virus
  • woe

venom

cancer

virus


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