germicidal
adjective
ger·mi·cid·al
ˌjər-mə-ˈsī-dᵊl 
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Humans have known for over a hundred years that UV radiation can kill deadly germs, and hospitals have used germicidal 254-nm UVC to sterilize objects for decades.
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IEEE Spectrum, 8 Mar. 2023
The key goal of using a UV germicidal lamp on a robot relates to its ability to position itself at many locations thus providing wide disinfecting coverage.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Jan. 2023
Some researchers are similarly enthusiastic about the promise of germicidal lighting.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2022
In those, schools could consider turning to HEPA filters or germicidal UV, Bahnfleth said.
—Stephanie Gosk, NBC News, 17 Aug. 2022
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IEEE Spectrum, 8 Mar. 2023
The key goal of using a UV germicidal lamp on a robot relates to its ability to position itself at many locations thus providing wide disinfecting coverage.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Jan. 2023
Some researchers are similarly enthusiastic about the promise of germicidal lighting.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2022
In those, schools could consider turning to HEPA filters or germicidal UV, Bahnfleth said.
—Stephanie Gosk, NBC News, 17 Aug. 2022
See All Example Sentences for germicidal
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“Germicidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/germicidal. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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germicidal
adjective
ger·mi·cid·al
ˌjər-mə-ˈsīd-ᵊl
: of or relating to a germicide
also
: destroying germs
Medical Definition
germicidal
adjective
ger·mi·cid·al
ˌjər-mə-ˈsīd-ᵊl
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