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Adjective
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Dental care: The polyphenols in pomegranate have antibacterial properties that may reduce bacteria that produce dental plaque and lower their ability to cling to teeth.12 Diabetes: Ellagitannins block enzymes involved in carbohydrate digestion, which can help lower blood sugar spikes after meals.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
12 July 2025 -
Once the surface is completely wiped down and dry, follow up with an antibacterial spray, following the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure optimal efficacy.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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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
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Nearly 25 years ago, Americans discovered just how critical the antibiotic ciprofloxacin could be.—
Thomas J. Bollyky,
Foreign Affairs,
22 July 2025
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In these instances, doctors can prescribe an antibiotic or antifungal cream or oral medication, or a stronger steroid ointment for severe inflammation.—
Erica Sweeney,
Time,
16 July 2025
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Boric acid, or hydrogen borate, is a water-soluble chemical compound that has antiseptic and antimicrobial properties and is also a common household insecticide.—
Fiorella Valdesolo,
Allure,
14 May 2025
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There’s also an antiseptic quality to much of the town’s luxury.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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Schrader suggests wiping down cabinetry knobs or pulls, light switches, and doorknobs at least once a month to make your home more sanitary.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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This farming age, as well as more densely populated communities and poor sanitary conditions saw these zoonotic pathogens evolve to better transmit among their new hosts, with no need to use animals as intermediaries anymore.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 July 2025
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In their interviews with town businessmen, the Sodality women try to convince the men that more hygienic practices will actually improve their bottom line, but the men are skeptical: why do anything new?—
Deborah Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Not bringing that into the house probably seems hygienic to him.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
8 July 2025
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“Microbicidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microbicidal. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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