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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries殺菌剤
Pronunciation / Transliteration: sakkinzai
"床面を殺菌剤でしっかりと消毒した。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An agent or substance designed to destroy germs, disease-causing microorganisms, or pathogens.
"The hospital floor was thoroughly scrubbed with a powerful germicide to prevent the spread of infections." - 2
A chemical disinfectant or antiseptic applied to surfaces or living tissue to eliminate harmful bacteria and viruses.
"Always check the label to ensure the household cleaner functions as an effective germicide."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the modern Latin combining forms 'germrum' (bud, sprout, or micro-organism) and the Latin suffix '-cida' from 'caedere' (to kill). Coined in the late 19th century as the science of microbiology and antiseptics advanced rapidly during the industrial and public health revolutions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Germicide" is said worldwide
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germicide
Transliteration: ʒɛʁ.mi.sid
"Ce produit agit comme un puissant germicide."
Keimtöter
Transliteration: kaɪmˌtøːtɐ
"Das Desinfektionsmittel wirkt als starker Keimtöter."
germicida
Transliteration: dʒer.miˈtʃi.da
"Usare un germicida per pulire le superfici."
germicida
Transliteration: xeɾ.miˈsi.ða
"El hospital utiliza un germicida para desinfectar las salas."
germicida
Transliteration: ʒeɾ.miˈsi.dɐ
"O produto funciona como um excelente germicida."
कीटाणुनाशक
Transliteration: keetanunashak
"अस्पताल में फर्श साफ करने के लिए कीटाणुनाशक का उपयोग किया जाता है।"
杀菌剂
Transliteration: shājūnjì
"这种强力杀菌剂可以杀死99%的细菌。"
살균제
Transliteration: sal-gyun-je
"의자는 살균제로 깨끗하게 닦아야 합니다."
殺菌剤
Transliteration: sakkinzai
"床面を殺菌剤でしっかりと消毒した。"
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