1. capable of killing germs or microorganisms; having the power to destroy bacteria, viruses, or other harmful microbes

Examples

• The hospital uses germicidal UV lights to sterilize operating rooms.
• This germicidal soap is effective at removing bacteria from your hands.
• The cleaning product has germicidal properties that kill 99.9% of common household germs.
• Germicidal agents are essential in medical settings to prevent infections.
• The germicidal treatment eliminated the harmful microorganisms in the water supply.