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Recent Examples of germicide
According to a news release, Enviro-Master uses a non-toxic, non-corrosive and food-safe germicide that's dispensed from an electrostatic sprayer, basically the equivalent of a proton pack for germs.
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Slone Terranella, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2020
Slone Terranella, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for germicide
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While some issues are known—for example, habitat loss, non-native plants, artificial light at night, climate and pesticides—scientists need to know a lot more about the drivers and consequences of the decline to conserve insects while protecting human needs.—
Madeline Bodin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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Reducing fertilizer and pesticide use, raising cattle on grass instead of grain—these may sound like community-minded, environmentally friendly options.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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But most entomologists recommend using baits instead of broadcasting residual insecticides all over your lawn because those products also affect beneficials, says David Oi. Repeat treatments.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Here’s what to know about the synthetic insecticide, plus how and when to use it.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
24 June 2025
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There are organic fungicides that contain natural ingredients that are safe for pets, children, and wildlife.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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Agricultural workers have a particularly high rate of blood cancer diagnosis due to their constant exposure to synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, and fungicides.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
11 Mar. 2025
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Decades of research show that weeds flourish and pests thrive in response to more carbon dioxide and hotter temperatures, increasing the need for pesticides and herbicides.—
Kate Raphael,
Discover Magazine,
23 June 2025
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With modern farming, and its use of pesticides and herbicides, surface microbial communities often suffer.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 June 2025
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In the 1970s, Claudia Miller, an allergist and environmental scientist, was studying how toxicants affect people in industrial settings and began noticing strange symptoms emerging after certain kinds of chemical exposures.—
Kate Raphael,
Discover Magazine,
23 June 2025
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Then, using a simulation, the team found that the warmth and weight of the sleeping child could increase the off-gassing of the toxicants.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2025
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Improves Skin Barrier The skin barrier is the outermost layer of skin that protects against infection, toxins, water loss, and injuries.4 Applying baby oil may help keep your skin barrier strong by locking in moisture.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2025
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Beyond creating toxins that can directly kill animals, or harm humans that eat contaminated animals, people may suffer skin irritation and respiratory problems from contact with some of these microorganisms.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Instead of gridlock, internal combustion machines spewing their poisons, and maddened drivers sitting on their horns, there are masses of…bicycles!—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
1 July 2025
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At least seven state investigators on the case have been hospitalized for possible exposure to the poison, WISN.com reported.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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“Germicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germicide. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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