microbicide

Definition of microbicidenext

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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
  • Homeowners should start with bait and traps before moving on to pesticides — preferably ready-to-use ones that don’t require mixing chemicals, the agency said.
    Hali Smith April 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Thankfully, a handful of forward-thinking luxury resorts are working to eliminate the threat—without using pesticides.
    Degen Pener, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • So in practical terms, a HEPA filter will catch pollen, lint, mold spores, automobile exhaust and insecticide dust.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The inspector found moldy food in the walk-in cooler, drain flies in the dry storage area and insecticide stored on a shelf near some clean dishes.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Examining the land Various former golf courses facing redevelopment in South Florida have dealt with remnants of arsenic through the decades, the result of herbicides and pesticides being used long ago, the Sun Sentinel reported in a June 2017 news article.
    Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
  • And preemergent herbicide applied too late after crabgrass seeds have already germinated also won't do much against these weeds.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Also, apply a fungicide at week two.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The most common was fludioxonil, a fungicide found in nearly 90% of peach and plum samples.
    Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
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 13 Apr. 2026.

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