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Recent Examples of microbicide
The research involved whether a vaginal microbicide was useful against AIDS, which was rampant in South Africa.
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Neil Genzlinger, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2020
Another ingredient, the microbicide nonoxynol-9, has also been found to disrupt the balance of vaginal flora.
—Sofia Barrett-Ibarria, Allure, 21 Sep. 2018
Today, other types of microbicides are being developed such as a vaginal ring that emits a very different anti-HIV drug.
—Washington Post, 1 June 2017
Neil Genzlinger, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2020
Another ingredient, the microbicide nonoxynol-9, has also been found to disrupt the balance of vaginal flora.
—Sofia Barrett-Ibarria, Allure, 21 Sep. 2018
Today, other types of microbicides are being developed such as a vaginal ring that emits a very different anti-HIV drug.
—Washington Post, 1 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for microbicide
Noun
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While some issues are known—for example, habitat loss, non-native plants, artificial light at night, climate and pesticides—scientists need to know a lot more about the drivers and consequences of the decline to conserve insects while protecting human needs.—
Madeline Bodin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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The global Pesticide Atlas reports that pesticide use increased by 80 percent from 1990 and 2017.—
Kate Raphael,
Discover Magazine,
23 June 2025
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But most entomologists recommend using baits instead of broadcasting residual insecticides all over your lawn because those products also affect beneficials, says David Oi. Repeat treatments.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Here’s what to know about the synthetic insecticide, plus how and when to use it.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Decades of research show that weeds flourish and pests thrive in response to more carbon dioxide and hotter temperatures, increasing the need for pesticides and herbicides.—
Kate Raphael,
Discover Magazine,
23 June 2025
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With modern farming, and its use of pesticides and herbicides, surface microbial communities often suffer.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 June 2025
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There are organic fungicides that contain natural ingredients that are safe for pets, children, and wildlife.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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Agricultural workers have a particularly high rate of blood cancer diagnosis due to their constant exposure to synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, and fungicides.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Microbicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microbicide. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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