microbicide

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for microbicide
Noun
  • Limiting runoff from pesticides and fertilizers often used on lawns can reduce saltwater intrusion in aquifers and contamination in waterways, Davidson said.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Potential concerns included security and nearby farm pesticides drifting into the outdoor growing areas.
    Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • And some travelers, especially those going to the Maldives, Australia, and other countries that spray insecticide and disinfectant on arriving flights, wrap their luggage in plastic to protect their contents from the chemicals.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Look for clothing and gear treated with permethrin, an insecticide.
    Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The forest preserves offer various resources online about how to remove buckthorn, including herbicides.
    Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
  • In addition, many e-cigarettes contain acrolein, which is a herbicide used to kill weeds and is linked to the development of lung cancer.
    Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Application of a turf fungicide is recommended as leaf spots and root rot are very common with new sod due to the frequent watering and rains.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Unless your entire yard is covered with mushrooms, applying a commercial or DIY fungicide is not recommended.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
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

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“Microbicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microbicide. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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