germicidal
adjective uk/ˌdʒɜː.mɪˈsaɪ.dəl/ us/ˌdʒɝː.məˈsaɪ.dəl/
杀菌的
containing a substance that kills germs (= bacteria or viruses that cause disease)
Before the procedure starts, the skin must be cleaned with germicidal soap. 在处理开始前，必须先用杀菌肥皂清洗皮肤。
Tea tree's strong antiviral and germicidal properties are useful in cases of repeated infections. 茶树的强抗病毒和杀菌能力在出现反复感染时有用。
See: germicide
- More examples
- They sprayed for fleas with a germicidal cleaner.
- Our central AC has a UV germicidal lamp added to keep the air germ free.
- Disinfectants are germicidal agents used to destroy microorganisms on inanimate surfaces.