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Adjective
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Preliminary studies have suggested that CBC has anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant and antibacterial properties, among others, although its therapeutic potential remains far less studied than THC or CBD.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Jan. 2026 -
Research indicates this last ingredient has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
31 Dec. 2025
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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One spring in particular showed traces of several pharmaceuticals, including an antibiotic, an antifungal, an anticonvulsant, an antidepressant, and a diabetic drug.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
9 Jan. 2026
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Researchers in South Korea have developed a mathematical method to control random molecular fluctuations inside living cells, a breakthrough that could help explain why cancer can recur after chemotherapy or why some bacteria survive antibiotic treatment.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Existing products, including mouthwashes containing alcohol or the antiseptic chlorhexidine, do kill the periodontitis-causing bacteria.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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Let’s put some shape and color on those antiseptic gallery and museum walls!—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
8 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The number of immigration judges and staff should be significantly increased so that asylum applications can be decided on a much quicker basis, and individuals waiting on asylum decisions should be provided safe and sanitary conditions.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Jan. 2026
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Daily blackouts, widespread shortages, increasing levels of street violence and poor sanitary conditions have led many tour operators and airlines to drop the country and eliminate flights.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
23 Dec. 2025
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For example, the idea that waxing is more hygienic than growing out your body hair gives viewers inaccurate information about how their body naturally functions.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
27 Dec. 2025
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These pros are finally settling the debate and sharing the most hygienic way to flush your toilet.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Nov. 2025
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“Microbicidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microbicidal. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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