germicides

plural of germicide

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for germicides
Noun
  • By studying the birds’ nests, including those that are no longer in use, researchers can better understand factors that make habitats suitable, such as the basis of their diet or the effects of pesticides in the area, Margalida said.
    Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Consider using pesticides for severe infestations of adult beetles.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • If herbicides are needed for weed control, fall watering is essential for that, too.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
  • To do so, executives will spin off SpinCo to lead the seed business while rebranding Corteva to New Corteva to offer herbicides, fungicides and other pesticide products that protect crops.
    Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Germicides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germicides. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

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