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Adjective
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In India, Shruti Chand founded Naarica in 2023 to manufacture antibacterial and reusable menstrual underwear that can save up to 200 disposable pads over the garment’s lifespan of three years.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026 -
If applied topically, honey has some modest antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 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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Penicillin was the world’s first true antibiotic, revolutionizing medicine by providing an effective treatment for bacterial infections that were previously fatal.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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By creating an antibiotic-free fermentation system, the researchers believe the platform could face fewer regulatory hurdles in future industrial applications.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Cinnamon can be used for everything from germination to protecting plants from pests and diseases, from stimulating plant growth to as a natural antiseptic, fungicide, and pest repellent.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
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Soap and water work best, or an antiseptic wipe.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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It is treated similar to sanitary waste.—
Aman Kumar,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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From kitchen surfaces that collect crumbs to bathroom surfaces that accumulate bacteria and grime, certain spots around your home need routine cleaning to stay fresh and hygienic.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
24 May 2026
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Not to mention, prepping skin with a brush instead of hands can be more hygienic and gentler on the skin barrier.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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“Microbicidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microbicidal. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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