1. a substance or agent that kills microorganisms, especially bacteria or viruses
Usage: technical; medical/scientific context

Examples

• The hospital uses a powerful microbicide to sterilize surgical instruments.
• Researchers are developing new microbicides to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
• This cleaning product contains a microbicide that eliminates 99.9% of germs.
• The microbicide was effective against a wide range of pathogens.
• Scientists tested the microbicide's ability to prevent infection in wound care.