MICROBICIDAL Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

microbicidal

adjective

as in antibacterial

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Adjective

As a bonus, the copper bristles are known to sweep your body in negative ions to stimulate your lymphatic system, and give you antibacterial and antiviral benefits.

— Hannah Coates, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026
Other toothbrushes have aimed to kill bacteria in a more direct, localized fashion by weaving antibacterial agents into their bristles.

— Mike McRae, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 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 contents depend on the traveler and the trip, but useful items include pain and fever medicine, bandages, antiseptic, oral rehydration salts, loperamide, antihistamine and anything prescribed specifically for the trip.

— Andrés Henao, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026
The report quoted Shipilova's neighbors as saying a team of disinfection experts did several cleanups of her apartment, leaving a strong antiseptic smell.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of antiseptic

Adjective

Attempting to de-escalate the scare, Rospotrebnadzor declared the regional sanitary situation stable after secondary testing showed no traces of dangerous pathogens linked to Shipilova’s research.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of sanitary

Adjective

Stalls will also have lockable, roll-gate doors and security cameras, so retailers can leave their products overnight, while a dedicated food hall ensures a safe and hygienic distance between food preparation and other market activities.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
Swimsuits without hygienic liners are ineligible for returns or exchanges.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of hygienic

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