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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microbicidal
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 -
Its antibacterial properties from chlorophyll-A, apigenin, agrophyere, and flavonoids all aid wound healing and encourage tissue growth.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 Apr. 2025
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Linda Anderson keys in a code and steps out of a room at Mercy Anderson Hospital as an ultraviolet germicidal robot kicks on, lights up and kills sneaky germs that might’ve been skipped over with other disinfecting routines.—
Terry DeMio,
The Enquirer,
28 Aug. 2020
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Some products sold now that claim to be germicidal are actually the wrong wavelength, says Andrea Armani, a chemical engineering and materials scientist at the University of Southern California.—
Jeanne Erdmann,
Discover Magazine,
3 Aug. 2020
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
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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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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
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“Microbicidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microbicidal. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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