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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 kitchen garden and greenhouse at Coolmore Stud supply much of the fruit and veg, while herbs, lettuce and micro greens are grown in a pesticide-free vertical farm nearby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Chemical pesticides can become less effective over time as insects develop resistance, while identifying and eliminating all breeding sites can be challenging, especially in urban environments.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Permethrin was first synthesized in 1973 and registered as an insecticide by the Environmental Protection Agency in 1979.—
Gavin Escott,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The secret to the best control is to make the insecticide applications, following label instructions, before flower buds begin to open.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The Board of Supervisors’ May 19 meeting turned combative as Wagner and Nguyen accused Foley of directing county staff to halt herbicide spraying in local creeks across the county without seeking board approval first.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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Sensitive plants may show leaf curling, distorted growth, discoloration, or even die from exposure to very small amounts of herbicide.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The treatment is to apply a fungicide labeled for powdery mildew.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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Also, consider applying a lawn fungicide to help prevent rot problems.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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 5 Jun. 2026.
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