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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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The numbers have recovered significantly since the suspension of the use of pesticides like DDT in the 1970s.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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This may include the use of fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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The pest control company must utilize a multi-pronged approach, which may include bed bug monitoring devices, mattress encasements, steaming, vacuuming, and insecticide applications in the form of sprays, aerosols, insecticidal dusts, and desiccant dusts, says Miller.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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Some insecticide ingredients might contaminate the flowers and risk pollinator harm, even weeks or months after their application.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This may include the use of fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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This reduces herbicide use by > 50%, reduces water use and crop stress, and improves costs efficiencies and profitability.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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After pruning, if there are any signs of fungal infections on your orchid, treat the cuts with fungicide.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
20 Jan. 2026
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The fungicide must thoroughly cover all plant tissues to prevent disease.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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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 29 Jan. 2026.
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