Synonym for germicide ... <pharmacology> An agent that kills pathogenic microorganisms. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
All biological organisms contain DNA. DNA is essential to reproduction. Optical radiation in the UVC range is capable of breaking the molecular bonds within DNA effectively killing microorganisms. Germicidal UV lamps are used for water treatment, sterilization of foods and their containers, and air purification, especially in hospital environments.... Found on http://www.intl-lighttech.com/support/glossary
germicide, germicidal 1. That which kills germs; specifically, an agent used to destroy disease-germs. 2. Destructive to germs. Related 'death, dead; kill' units: lethal-; mort-; neci-; necro-; phono-; thanato-. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2782/4