germicide

noun

Definition of germicidenext
as in pesticide

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Recent Examples of germicide According to a news release, Enviro-Master uses a non-toxic, non-corrosive and food-safe germicide that's dispensed from an electrostatic sprayer, basically the equivalent of a proton pack for germs. — Slone Terranella, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for germicide
  1. pesticide
  2. insecticide
  3. fungicide
  4. herbicide
  5. toxicant
  6. toxin
  7. poison
Noun
  • These plants were grown without herbicides, pesticides, or fungicides.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Blakespear said the definition was broad enough to encompass a wide range of heavy industrial uses, including chemical, plastics and pesticide manufacturing and strip mining.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of pesticide
Noun
  • That building has since had two temporary closures for inspection and insecticide applications.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • There is also a late-summer timeframe when an insecticide can be applied to control the insect in its crawler stage.
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of insecticide
Noun
  • Select a fungicide labeled for leaf spots on ornamentals and follow the label.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Neem oil, copper fungicide, or soil amendments are safer and more effective alternatives for common houseplant problems.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of fungicide
Noun
  • These plants were grown without herbicides, pesticides, or fungicides.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • But as post-WWII agriculture shifted toward chemical fertilizers, herbicides, and heavy machinery, the need for kudzu decreased rapidly, and the federal government retracted its support for the crop.
    — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of herbicide
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  • Researchers found that 40% of the 97 participants had higher concentrations of a toxicant associated with the defunct LCP Chemicals plant than the national average.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 June 2026
  • The ash from open burning can also contaminate soil and groundwater with persistent organic pollutants, heavy metals and other toxicants, creating more chances for people to be exposed to them through food and water.
    — Ellen M. Considine, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
Definition of toxicant
Noun
  • The California State Senate passed a bill Thursday to regulate potential toxins in diapers — a product moms, dads and caregivers may use up to 8,000 times before a child is potty-trained.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Spring honey carries the highest toxin concentrations of the year.
    — Prayan Pokharel, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of toxin
Noun
  • Liakopoulos cautions against using rodent poison to get rid of mice without the supervision of a pro.
    — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Aquatic biologists will apply a piscicide, or an organic poison, to the waters to kill the brook trout.
    — Logan Smith, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of poison

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“Germicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germicide. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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