Synonyms for germicidal
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
that kills pathogenic organisms; disinfectant
Example sentences
- disinfectant Sanitizer is a type of disinfectant.
- antiseptic Wash his wound with this antiseptic.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| germicidal | falling | |
| disinfectant | rising | |
| antiseptic | steady | |
| bactericidal | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- antiseptic4
- 12 letters
- disinfectant4, bactericidal
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (antiseptic4 = 4 syllables).