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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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Limiting runoff from pesticides and fertilizers often used on lawns can reduce saltwater intrusion in aquifers and contamination in waterways, Davidson said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Potential concerns included security and nearby farm pesticides drifting into the outdoor growing areas.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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And some travelers, especially those going to the Maldives, Australia, and other countries that spray insecticide and disinfectant on arriving flights, wrap their luggage in plastic to protect their contents from the chemicals.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 2025
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Look for clothing and gear treated with permethrin, an insecticide.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Application of a turf fungicide is recommended as leaf spots and root rot are very common with new sod due to the frequent watering and rains.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Unless your entire yard is covered with mushrooms, applying a commercial or DIY fungicide is not recommended.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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The forest preserves offer various resources online about how to remove buckthorn, including herbicides.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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In addition, many e-cigarettes contain acrolein, which is a herbicide used to kill weeds and is linked to the development of lung cancer.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 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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Curcumin's antioxidant properties may also protect the lungs from damage caused by long-term exposure to toxins.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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These are just some of the many harmful chemicals and toxins that are present in vape products.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Burning forests poisons the atmosphere.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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In 2023, a barred owl known as Owen was rescued near Boston’s Faneuil Hall after ingesting rat poison.—
Nara Schoenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Germicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germicide. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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