Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word that substitutes the given phrase.

A medicine that kills germs

  1. Fratricide

  2. Germicide

  3. Infanticide

  4. Pesticide
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Germicide refers to a substance or preparation that kills germs or microorganisms. The suffix '-cide' means killing, as in homicide (killing a person) or pesticide (killing pests). Fratricide means killing one's brother, infanticide means killing infants, and pesticide kills pests generally, not specifically germs.

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