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Germicidal
Germicidal meaning
that kills pathogenic organisms; disinfectant
Synonyms of Germicidal
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Tulsi contains antibacterial, antibiotic, and germicidal properties which fight the infectious virus.
The Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) cleaning method kill or deactivate microorganism in the HVAC system.
Commercially available low-pressure mercury-vapor lamps emit about 86% of their light at 254 nanometers (nm), which is near one of the peaks of the germicidal effectiveness curve.
Germicidal and antimicrobial applications main seeAlso The bactericidal properties of brass have been observed for centuries, particularly in marine environments where it prevents biofouling.
These "germicidal" lamps are used extensively for disinfection of surfaces in laboratories and food-processing industries, and for disinfecting water supplies.
UV light at these germicidal wavelengths damage a microorganism's DNA so that it cannot reproduce, making it harmless, (even though the organism may not be killed).