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
  • The 10 dead roaches were a testament to the efficacy of the tracking power pesticide.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Consider using pesticides for severe infestations of adult beetles.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Use an insecticide containing carbaryl or bifenthrin.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Seal cracks and entry points, apply residual insecticide before sealing and install door sweeps, weather-stripping and vent screens.
    Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The trees produce a natural herbicide in their seed pods and roots that prevents other plant growth below the tree.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Use a pre-emergence herbicide before winter if weeds have been taking over the lawn.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Apply Azoxystrobin turf fungicide to stop it.
    Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Adjust lawncare practices such as mowing at the proper height and not over-irrigating and apply a fungicide, according to label instructions, says Waltz.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 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 15 Oct. 2025.

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