biocidal

Definition of biocidalnext

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Recent Examples of biocidal Developed in partnership with British company Indestructible Paint, the coating consists of that firm's conventional clear gloss resin along with a 2% concentration of a broad-spectrum biocidal agent known as chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX). Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2025 Schuerger’s team is also expanding their tests to see how organisms respond to additional biocidal factors. National Geographic, 25 Sep. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for biocidal
Adjective
  • Doctors say premature births are increasing as an antibiotic shortage leads to rising infections.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Acme employs 400 people in the United States making products such as alcohol prep pads, antibiotic creams and hand sanitizers.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • During the two hours of debate in the House on Tuesday, the bill’s supporters declared that income tax is the most destructive tax that penalizes productivity.
    Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Utility equipment is believed to have sparked some of the deadliest and most destructive fires in recent years.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026

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“Biocidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biocidal. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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