microbicidal

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microbicidal
Adjective
  • The magic ingredient is hypochlorous acid, an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial compound that occurs naturally in the body, supporting the skin barrier with daily use.
    Esme Benjamin, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The patch's backbone is made of hyaluronic acid—a gooey polymer that's a common skincare ingredient—mixed with either antibacterial agents (including salicylic acid and Cannabis sativa extract) or anti-inflammatory agents (including niacinamide and chamomile extract).
    Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The Whitney has a fumigation guy who uses a process called ultraviolet germicidal irradiation.
    Jake Offenhartz, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Humans have known for over a hundred years that UV radiation can kill deadly germs, and hospitals have used germicidal 254-nm UVC to sterilize objects for decades.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 8 Mar. 2023
Adjective
  • Antibiotic Resistance Although rare, probiotic bacteria can contain antibiotic-resistant genes.
    Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Depending on factors such as the patient’s clinical condition and preexisting conditions and whether the infection was acquired in the hospital or in the community, the antibiotic choices could include one or multiple drugs such as levofloxacin, azithromycin, doxycycline and rifampin.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • In the wound care section, a selection of bandages, dressings, and medical tape, along with antiseptic wipes, alcohol swabs, triple antibiotic ointment, and two manuals (one for dogs and one for people) is available.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Treatment for infested cattle often involves cleaning, antiseptic treatment and coverings for wounds.
    Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The sanitary sewer overflow released an additional 131 million gallons.
    Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
  • From more sanitary and reliable health care products to light-weight (and hence energy efficient) infrastructure, plastics have been just as transformative in their benefits to humanity as bronze or copper or iron.
    Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • This model is known for its deep-cleaning performance and hygienic bin emptying and includes a two-year warranty.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The short, which addresses period poverty, or the lack of access to safe and hygienic menstrual products, was developed through Black Girls Film Camp and screened as part of UFF’s programming.
    Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
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“Microbicidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microbicidal. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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