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Recent Examples of germicidal
Some researchers are similarly enthusiastic about the promise of germicidal lighting.
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Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2022
In those, schools could consider turning to HEPA filters or germicidal UV, Bahnfleth said.
—Stephanie Gosk, NBC News, 17 Aug. 2022
Another option may be ultraviolet germicidal irradiation.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 21 June 2022
Even with caution, accidental exposure of germicidal ultraviolet light can occur, leaving people at risk for painful burns and scarring.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 2 May 2022
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Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2022
In those, schools could consider turning to HEPA filters or germicidal UV, Bahnfleth said.
—Stephanie Gosk, NBC News, 17 Aug. 2022
Another option may be ultraviolet germicidal irradiation.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 21 June 2022
Even with caution, accidental exposure of germicidal ultraviolet light can occur, leaving people at risk for painful burns and scarring.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 2 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for germicidal
Adjective
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Lysozyme, an enzyme in egg whites, has antibacterial properties that are thought to help reduce acne.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Its antibacterial properties from chlorophyll-A, apigenin, agrophyere, and flavonoids all aid wound healing and encourage tissue growth.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This Disney+ original, which was a high-profile launch title for the streaming service, gets points for casting real-life rescue dogs rather than relying solely on antiseptic CGI replicas.—
Josh Bell,
Vulture,
21 Mar. 2025
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Inside the camp, members of the group were being housed in structures that looked like antiseptic shipping containers.—
Lauren Markham,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Recurrence can happen due to reinfection, antibiotic resistance, or an imbalanced vaginal microbiome.—
Laura Young,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Particularly gnarly cases of recurrence might require taking a preventive low-dose antibiotic daily for up to six months.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There are many other side benefits from the sanitary sewer line for existing Porter Beach properties.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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The spokesperson also said residents in emergency shelters are required to keep their rooms clean and sanitary with providers responsible for providing the necessary equipment and supplies to do so.—
Chris Van Buskirk,
Boston Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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By harnessing the power of biomimicry and laser technology, researchers are paving the way for safer, more hygienic kitchen surfaces—without the need for chemical additives.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
26 Feb. 2025
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The researchers claim that introducing microbes from Earth could potentially reinforce the microbial community on the ISS without posing any hygienic risks to astronauts.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There, the friends are plunged into a hell that defies description in its mix of aseptic rationality and normalized violence.—
Bartolomeo Sala,
The Dial,
27 Mar. 2025
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People who grow up in relatively aseptic city apartments are more likely to develop asthma and allergies than those who spend their childhoods on farms, for instance.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Germicidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germicidal. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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