microbicidal

adjective

as in antibacterial

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microbicidal
  1. antibacterial
  2. germicidal
  3. antibiotic
  4. antiseptic
  5. sanitary
  6. hygienic
Adjective
  • Experts advise against heating honey in the microwave, as the high, uneven heat can destroy raw honey’s natural antibacterial and antimicrobial properties and warp its flavor.
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
  • Robinovitz assured me that Sloomoo Institute slime is changed out weekly and is made onsite with an antibacterial ingredient.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026
Definition of antibacterial
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
Definition of germicidal
Adjective
  • This has been seen when bacteria are trying to survive antibiotic treatments.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026
  • The letter states the agency is prioritizing research on patient safety, antibiotic resistance, AI, long Covid, nutrition, and understanding autism, among others.
    — Anil Oza, STAT, 22 July 2026
Definition of antibiotic
Adjective
  • These waters are antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • For otherwise healthy mouths without an active infection, daily antiseptic rinsing may be worth reconsidering in favor of standard brushing and flossing.
    — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
Definition of antiseptic
Adjective
  • Typical customers served by sanitary wastewater systems using 3,500 gallons of water would see an increase of about $28 per month.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026
  • The temporary power outage caused a sanitary sewer overflow on Patapsco Avenue, which was quickly slowed by DPW's Utility Maintenance Division, officials stated.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Definition of sanitary
Adjective
  • Properly handle and dispose of trash and pet waste to maintain a hygienic environment for everyone.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026
  • Drip Line is an expandable kitchen aid that fits over every sink, creating a hygienic place to store and dry out rags.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Definition of hygienic
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