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Recent Examples of germicidal
Some researchers are similarly enthusiastic about the promise of germicidal lighting.
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Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2022
In those, schools could consider turning to HEPA filters or germicidal UV, Bahnfleth said.
—Stephanie Gosk, NBC News, 17 Aug. 2022
Another option may be ultraviolet germicidal irradiation.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 21 June 2022
Even with caution, accidental exposure of germicidal ultraviolet light can occur, leaving people at risk for painful burns and scarring.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 2 May 2022
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Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2022
In those, schools could consider turning to HEPA filters or germicidal UV, Bahnfleth said.
—Stephanie Gosk, NBC News, 17 Aug. 2022
Another option may be ultraviolet germicidal irradiation.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 21 June 2022
Even with caution, accidental exposure of germicidal ultraviolet light can occur, leaving people at risk for painful burns and scarring.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 2 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for germicidal
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Use antibacterial hand sanitizer and sanitization wipes to keep your hands clean and bacteria-free.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2024
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Cedarwood Essential Oil Cedarwood has antibacterial properties and anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.6 There is very little research on the impact of cedarwood essential oil on hair health.Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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This clear liquid, also known as isopropyl alcohol, is an antiseptic and often used for cleaning cuts and wounds.Lauren David, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2024
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But even in their meditative trance, the Greens, then renting in Manhattan, noticed a few minor drawbacks: The 1,300-square-foot apartment lacked character, and the overall vibe felt somewhat antiseptic—think black hardware, white kitchen cabinets, and subway tiles in the bathroom.Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2024
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The oral antibiotic doxycycline is used for STI prevention.Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Tetracycline is a common broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat everything from syphilis to bacterial skin and lung infections.Joe Salas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2024
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Though no bombs fell there in the early months of the war, there was little protection from the elements, and the sanitary conditions were abysmal.Dorothy Wickenden, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
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Displaced from his home in Khartoum by the war, Samer has witnessed female peers struggling to obtain sanitary pads.UNICEF USA, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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That meant that grooming, as a hygienic behavior, gradually started to lose its relevance and our bouts of grooming started getting shorter.ByPhie Jacobs, science.org, 28 Oct. 2024
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In the post-pandemic scenario, using QR codes for payment has become a norm due to quick transactions, ease of use and a hygienic approach to payment.Nitin Gupta, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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The condition, known as aseptic arthritis, may also be accompanied by skin sores and fever.26 Sepsis: The spread of N. gonorrhoeae into the bloodstream can also trigger an immune reaction known as sepsis.James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MD, Verywell Health, 14 Sep. 2024
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Gehl started his food manufacturing career as a fourth-generation employee at his family's business, Gehl Foods in Germantown, where its aseptic manufacturing plant still operates.Angelika Ytuarte, Journal Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Germicidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germicidal. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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