microbicide

noun

Definition of microbicidenext
as in pesticide

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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. — 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
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  1. pesticide
  2. insecticide
  3. herbicide
  4. fungicide
  5. germicide
Noun
  • Most landscapes do not need pesticides to thrive, so put away the chemicals.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Earth-friendly gardeners strive to manage our gardens without pesticides.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026
Definition of pesticide
Noun
  • Bait station solutions include a low concentrate insecticide active ingredient and an attractant.
    — The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • Look for a lawn insecticide spray containing an active ingredient such as bifenthrin, cyfluthrin, lambda-cyhalothrin, or permethrin.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Definition of insecticide
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  • The plant also can be controlled by applying a nonselective herbicide, but that will not save digging.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Ahead, gardening experts share their tips for using baking soda as an all-natural herbicide, plus additional methods that work just as well.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
Definition of herbicide
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  • Keep a fungicide handy to apply as needed.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
  • Clip off leaves exhibiting mildew and spray the plant generously with a fungicide.
    — Kelly Manning, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026
Definition of fungicide
Noun
  • According to a news release, Enviro-Master uses a non-toxic, non-corrosive and food-safe germicide that's dispensed from an electrostatic sprayer, basically the equivalent of a proton pack for germs.
    — Slone Terranella, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2020
Definition of germicide

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