Definition
microbicidal
adjective
- capable of killing microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi
Usage: technical; medical
Examples
- The hospital uses microbicidal cleaning agents to disinfect surgical instruments.
- This soap has microbicidal properties that help prevent infection.
- Researchers developed a new microbicidal coating for medical devices.
- The microbicidal effect of the treatment was confirmed through laboratory testing.
- Microbicidal compounds are essential in food preservation and safety.