microbicidal

adjective

as in antibacterial

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  1. antibacterial
  2. germicidal
  3. antibiotic
  4. antiseptic
  5. sanitary
  6. hygienic
Adjective
  • This powerful cleaning solution has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Sand-proof towels with unique material Some sand-proof beach towels have antibacterial treatments.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 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
Adjective
  • The breakthrough could help fight bacteria that have developed resistance to antibiotic medicines and allow scientists to develop personalized treatments that adapt at the same rate as the pathogens that cause disease.
    — Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The result was a fresh, antibiotic-free bird that’s marinated in a signature brine before being fried in rice bran oil, which co-founder Aaron Noveshen says gives it a lighter taste and better crunch.
    — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of antibiotic
Adjective
  • Next, soak the insoles and shoelaces in an antiseptic solution.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
  • This week in 1865, Joseph Lister became the first surgeon to perform an antiseptic operation with liberal use of carbolic acid (phenol) as a disinfectant.
    — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of antiseptic
Adjective
  • The novel touches on how the lack of personal toiletries, such as sanitary pads, hygiene products, detergents, and shampoo impacts women in particular.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The company said the building will be fixed to safe and sanitary conditions in 60 days.
    — Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 29 July 2026
Definition of sanitary
Adjective
  • The water, which goes through a multistage filter, has to be regularly flushed out to remain hygienic; the scent dispensers need to be refilled; and the spray nozzles need to be unclogged.
    — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Properly handle and dispose of trash and pet waste to maintain a hygienic environment for everyone.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026
Definition of hygienic
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