germicide

He said he plans to use a germicide approved by the U.S.

A small industry that sells ultraviolet lamps as a germicide has arisen, but experts warn of their potential dangers for humans.

In spite of recent scepticism regarding the value of the fumes of sulphurous acid as a germicide and disinfectant, I do not hesitate to express, after long experience, my firm conviction as to their efficacy.

It is also advisable to wash all woodwork and gangways annually with a weak solution of formalin, or other inodorous germicide.

Formalin, for′ma-lin, n. a formic aldehyde used as an antiseptic, germicide, or preservative in foods.