Difference between Disinfectant and Germicidal

DISINFECTANT vs GERMICIDAL: NOUN

A substance which kills germs and/or viruses.
That which disinfects, especially an agent for killing or removing the microorganisms which cause infection. Commonly used disinfectants are chlorine, sodium hypochlorite solution, hydrogen peroxide, and alcohol.
An agent used for destroying the contagium or germs of infectious diseases.
An agent, such as heat, radiation, or a chemical, that destroys, neutralizes, or inhibits the growth of disease-carrying microorganisms.
An agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease

Referring to something that contains a disinfectant or has the properties of a disinfectant.
Serving to disinfect.
Preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms

That kills pathogenic organisms; disinfectant
Destructive to germs; -- applied to any agent which has a killing action upon living microorganisms, particularly bacteria or viruses, which are the cause of many infectious diseases.
Preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms

Pertaining to or of the nature of a germicide; germ-killing: as, germicidal gases.

Sterilization, Decontamination, Detergent, Sanitizing, Disinfected, Bleach, Disinfect, Disinfection, Disinfecting, Antimicrobic, Bactericidal, Antimicrobial, Germicidal, Antiseptic, Germicide

Virucidal, Antistatic, Nonabrasive, Anthelmintic, Insecticidal, Unscented, Ultraviolet, Biocidal, Fungicidal, Bacteriostatic, Antimicrobial, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Disinfectant, Bactericidal

Sterilization, Decontamination, Detergent, Sanitizing, Disinfected, Bleach, Disinfect, Disinfection, Disinfecting, Antimicrobic, Bactericidal, Antimicrobial, Germicidal, Antiseptic, Germicide

Virucidal, Antistatic, Nonabrasive, Anthelmintic, Insecticidal, Unscented, Ultraviolet, Biocidal, Fungicidal, Bacteriostatic, Antimicrobial, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Disinfectant, Bactericidal

This product can be described as a strong disinfectant but is a natural disinfectant made possible by the high concentration of pine oil.
Merely spraying the disinfectant on a surface, especially if only applied quickly or lightly, can leave spaces in between the disinfectant drops.
Wipe off the surface of the machine with a disinfectant, then add disinfectant to the wash cycle.
Keratex Nail Hole Disinfectant is a unique iodine-containing disinfectant product intended for application to nail holes in horses' hooves.
The disinfectant should be a broad spectrum disinfectant with a claim for effectiveness against norovirus infection.
Researchers have found that Lysol Disinfectant Spray and Lysol Disinfectant Max Cover Mist can kill.
Spray disinfectant Mop or sponge the area with a disinfectant or bleach solution.
Whenever feasible, remove all visible blood with disinfectant soaked towels before applying the disinfectant.
Hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes or alternative disinfectant will be made available to all employees.
Properly maintained disinfectant pits and arc disinfectant stations are helpful.

Germicidal ultraviolet (UVC) light kills cells by damaging their DNA.
The history of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation for air disinfection.
Clean and sanitize telephones using an approved germicidal cleaner.
Blue Ridge Quat Germicidal Cleaner Dl Antiseptol Chemical Corp.
Does the Germicidal Cleaner have to be wiped off?
UV germicidal lighting designed to target airborne viruses.
Wash potentially contaminated body parts with germicidal soap.
Germicidal lamps, kitchenette and necessary accessories are provided.
NF HOSPITAL DISINFECTAProduct Description: Germicidal detergent and deodorant.
Germicidal Solution and Germicidal Wipes are handy products for quickly disinfecting and deodorizing hyperbaric chambers, BIBS Masks and Oxygen Treatment Hoods.