microbicide

noun

Definition of microbicidenext
as in pesticide

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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
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  1. pesticide
  2. insecticide
  3. herbicide
  4. fungicide
  5. germicide
Noun
  • After the end of sugar, the old plantations had begun leasing their fallow cane lands to Big Ag companies, such as Dow, Pioneer, and Brun’s Syngenta, which took advantage of lax regulations to conduct experimental GMO and pesticide testing.
    — Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Their natural enemies live in the garden too; so, don’t spray with any kind of pesticide, oil or insecticidal soap.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of pesticide
Noun
  • Last month, Alameda County stepped up mosquito abatement by spraying insecticide in Newark after five birds tested positive for West Nile virus there.
    — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 29 July 2026
  • Check the package directions for how to use each insecticide correctly.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 July 2026
Definition of insecticide
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  • Apply Chemical Herbicides There are a few commercial herbicides on the market that can kill tree stumps.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Duke Energy and the states also use herbicides to control weeds.
    — John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Definition of herbicide
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  • Orange spots on plumeria leaves are caused by a rust disease; use a rust-control fungicide.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Garlic’s strong odor repels many insects and acts as a mild fungicide.
    — Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 15 July 2026
Definition of fungicide
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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
Definition of germicide

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