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Adjective
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As Martha notes, vinegar is naturally antibacterial and non-toxic, providing a safe cleaning option for households with children or pets.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026 -
Switch to antibacterial wipes during that pesky cold-and-flu season.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Whitney has a fumigation guy who uses a process called ultraviolet germicidal irradiation.—
Jake Offenhartz,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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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
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Doctors say premature births are increasing as an antibiotic shortage leads to rising infections.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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Acme employs 400 people in the United States making products such as alcohol prep pads, antibiotic creams and hand sanitizers.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The walls and floors are colored in the overlit, antiseptic white associated with Kubrick films and Apple stores.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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Once the tick is removed, wash the area of the bite with an antiseptic or rubbing alcohol.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For livestock, this would include potable water, sanitary living conditions and access to a windbreak such as a building or tree line.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Results showed 80% of respondents voted no, citing both sanitary and ethical concerns.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Bringing your own way to brew is an easy solution that’s hygienic and can yield fresh, great-tasting coffee without breaking the bank.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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Self-retracting nozzles are the most hygienic.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Microbicidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microbicidal. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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