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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).
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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
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
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Scientists have already discovered compounds in marine organisms that can fight cancer, combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and inspire new biodegradable materials.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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Without antibiotic treatment, the disease can lead to serious illness, including kidney damage, liver failure, meningitis and difficulty breathing.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That feedback can be both destructive and creative.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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These waters face mounting threats from destructive fishing practices, shipping, plastic pollution, overfishing and potential deep sea mining, all compounded by climate change.—
Annika Hammerschlag,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Biocidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biocidal. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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