germicides

Definition of germicidesnext
plural of germicide

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for germicides
Noun
  • See & Spray, for example, could expand to the other treatments ― fungicides and pesticides.
    Tyler Jett, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Some types of roaches even build up a tolerance to pesticides, making elimination more challenging.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Decades of American farmers’ overreliance on both fertilizers and quick chemical solutions like pesticides and herbicides have slowly chipped away at soil health for decades.
    Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Now, climate change is the top reason, with others including pesticides, herbicides and competition from honeybees.
    Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Germicides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germicides. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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