Germicide and Pesticide

Germicide

Germicide noun - An agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease.
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Synonyms for Germicide

Pesticide and germicide are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pesticide" instead a noun "Germicide".

Pesticide

Pesticide noun - A chemical used to kill pests (as rodents or insects).
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Synonyms for Pesticide

Germicide and pesticide are semantically related. You can use "Germicide" instead a noun "Pesticide".
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