germicide

noun

Definition of germicidenext
as in pesticide

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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. — Slone Terranella, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for germicide
  1. pesticide
  2. insecticide
  3. fungicide
  4. herbicide
  5. toxicant
  6. toxin
  7. poison
Noun
  • If pesticides are needed, choose safer options like bait stations in areas out of reach for children.
    — Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
  • What’s more, these are made from 100% organic cotton percale that’s grown without harmful chemicals or pesticides.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026
Definition of pesticide
Noun
  • Bait station solutions include a low concentrate insecticide active ingredient and an attractant.
    — The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • Look for a lawn insecticide spray containing an active ingredient such as bifenthrin, cyfluthrin, lambda-cyhalothrin, or permethrin.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Definition of insecticide
Noun
  • Garlic’s strong odor repels many insects and acts as a mild fungicide.
    — Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 15 July 2026
  • Keep a fungicide handy to apply as needed.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
Definition of fungicide
Noun
  • Both are suitable methods for killing weeds without using herbicides or chemicals.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
  • Use ground covers, mulch, and herbicides to prevent the spread of poison ivy and safely remove it when necessary.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 15 July 2026
Definition of herbicide
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  • Researchers found that 40% of the 97 participants had higher concentrations of a toxicant associated with the defunct LCP Chemicals plant than the national average.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 June 2026
  • The ash from open burning can also contaminate soil and groundwater with persistent organic pollutants, heavy metals and other toxicants, creating more chances for people to be exposed to them through food and water.
    — Ellen M. Considine, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
Definition of toxicant
Noun
  • Staff at Crown Vets in nearby Fort William hooked Tokyo up to an IV infusion and gave her activated charcoal, which works by absorbing the toxins.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
  • Marijuana and other drugs entered the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals top 10 list of toxins for pets for the first time in 2023.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Definition of toxin
Noun
  • Rowley still lives near Salisbury, and with reminders of the poison.
    — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Stopa went on the run, later killing herself by swallowing poison in a Detroit hotel room.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
Definition of poison

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