germicide

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ger·mi·cide / ˈjərməˌsīd/ • n. a substance or other agent that destroys harmful microorganisms; an antiseptic.DERIVATIVES: ger·mi·cid·al / ˌjərməˈsīdl/ adj.

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germicide

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germicide (jerm-i-syd) n. an agent that destroys microorganisms, particularly those causing disease. See antibiotic, antifungal, antiseptic, disinfectant.

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Germicide

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Germicide ★ 1974

Scientist tries to warn the world of the threat posed by a horrifying bacterial weapon. Terrorists and his mistress hatch plots against him. 90m/C Rod Taylor, Bibi Andersson, Matthieu Carriere, Christian Barbier; D: Sergio Gobbi; C: Jean Badal.

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