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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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The kitchen garden and greenhouse at Coolmore Stud supply much of the fruit and veg, while herbs, lettuce and micro greens are grown in a pesticide-free vertical farm nearby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Chemical pesticides can become less effective over time as insects develop resistance, while identifying and eliminating all breeding sites can be challenging, especially in urban environments.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Permethrin was first synthesized in 1973 and registered as an insecticide by the Environmental Protection Agency in 1979.—
Gavin Escott,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The secret to the best control is to make the insecticide applications, following label instructions, before flower buds begin to open.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The treatment is to apply a fungicide labeled for powdery mildew.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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Also, consider applying a lawn fungicide to help prevent rot problems.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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The Board of Supervisors’ May 19 meeting turned combative as Wagner and Nguyen accused Foley of directing county staff to halt herbicide spraying in local creeks across the county without seeking board approval first.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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Sensitive plants may show leaf curling, distorted growth, discoloration, or even die from exposure to very small amounts of herbicide.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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There are two categories of ozone: stratospheric ozone (naturally found in the atmosphere) and ground-level ozone, a respiratory toxicant that can cause acute respiratory health effects when people breathe high concentrations for several hours, according to TECQ.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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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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In cats, the toxin can cause tremors, diarrhea, vomiting, coughing, incoordination and seizures.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Make sure to book a toxin-rinsing seaweed bath—outdoors and invigorating.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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While keeping poison off the streets is paramount, rescuing those caught in the grip of addiction is the equally vital second half of Florida’s strategy.—
John Koufos,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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In 2024, poison control centers started tracking 7-OH, a synthetic kratom derivative.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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“Germicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germicide. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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