MICROBICIDAL Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

microbicidal

adjective

as in antibacterial

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Adjective

The formula is packed with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial ingredients like turmeric and heartleaf extract.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
After washing, the appliance can move through steam sanitization and hot-air drying before entering a 72-hour antibacterial storage mode, which circulates filtered air to help keep cleaned parts dry and ready for use.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 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 European Union has implemented a ban on Brazilian beef imports because of noncompliance with food safety and antibiotic use.

— Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
The company did not explain its decision, but the antibiotic — a three-drug combination injection — was pegged from the outset as a treatment of last resort by the Food and Drug Administration in hopes of mitigating antibiotic resistance.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 28 Sep. 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

Plus, the product features a push-jar for extra hygienic application (AKA, no scooping product out of the jar with your fingers).

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of hygienic

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