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germicide (jûr`mĭsīd), chemical substance capable of killing many different types of microorganisms; also called disinfectant disinfectant, agent that destroys disease-causing microorganisms and their spores. Disinfectants, or germicides, are sometimes considered to be substances applied to inanimate bodies, whereas antiseptics , not so potent, are agents that kill microbes on living things. ..... Click the link for more information. . germicide any substance that kills germs or other microorganisms germicide [′jər·mə‚sīd] (materials) An agent that destroys germs. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Performance standards for antimicrobic disk susceptibility tests. It has been considered to increase longevity and to confer stamina and physical strength, and it has been used empirically as a vermifuge, antiseptic, antimicrobic, antipyretic, and analgesic. Mycobacterial growth indicator tubes (Becton Dickinson, Sparks, MD) containing both 10% OADC (oleic acid, albumin, dextrose, and catalase) (Becton Dickinson, Sparks, MD), and 100 [micro]L of PANTA Antimicrobic Supplement (Polymyxin B, Amphotericin B, Nalidixic acid, Trimethoprim, and Azlocillin) (Becton Dickinson) were injected with 500 [micro]L of decontaminated sputum sample according to the manufacturer's specifications. |
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