MICROBICIDAL Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

microbicidal

adjective

as in antibacterial

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Adjective

Memory foam and microfiber fill is paired with an antibacterial cover designed to stay cool against your skin.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Use a mild soap or a food-safe antibacterial or disinfectant wipe to clean the interior.

— Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 17 Aug. 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

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The doctor on duty suggested an antibiotic injection to knock out his symptoms faster than a pill or over-the-counter syrup.

— Betsy Joles, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
Pack a tube of petroleum jelly (Vaseline) in your first aid kit instead of antibiotic ointment and remember to flush all scrapes and cuts with copious amounts of clean water before covering them with the jelly.

— Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of antibiotic

Adjective

The sequel, on the other hand, is shaped by baffling decisions from director Susanne Bier and cinematographer Simon Duggan that render the film antiseptic.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Using his antiseptic surgical technique, Joseph Lister successfully drained the pus.

— Abe Baker-Butler, STAT, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of antiseptic

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As the war raged on, this makeshift countermeasure was replaced by more sanitary and effective innovations, including gauze pads soaked in hyposulfite solution, flannel hoods, tube helmets, and box respirators.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
Here’s what our pros recommend for dusting your bedroom to keep it sanitary and easy to breathe in.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of sanitary

Adjective

Once dry, the items can remain protected inside the machine in a hygienic storage environment supported by a medical-grade HEPA filter.

— Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
The Associated Press visited a school in Nuwakot that is being used as a temporary aid distribution center, where nongovernmental organizations distributed solar panels, clothes and basic hygienic goods.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of hygienic

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