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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microbicidal
Adjective
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Salt has natural antibacterial properties that can help prevent infection and promote healing.—
Sarah Jividen,
Health,
17 May 2025 -
Copper, for instance, is a popular material for pipes because of its durability and antibacterial properties, but China dominates refining of the metal.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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The Whitney has a fumigation guy who uses a process called ultraviolet germicidal irradiation.—
Jake Offenhartz,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Humans have known for over a hundred years that UV radiation can kill deadly germs, and hospitals have used germicidal 254-nm UVC to sterilize objects for decades.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
8 Mar. 2023
Adjective
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Kennedy has pushed unproven remedies to fight the measles outbreak, including a steroid called budesonide, an antibiotic called clarithromycin and cod liver oil, a supplement high in vitamin A. None are proven treatments for measles, experts say.—
Megan Lebowitz,
NBC news,
14 May 2025
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However, for the mice who had been on the WD plan before and after antibiotic treatment, the FMT simply didn't work; the colons of those mice were unable to reestablish a colony of helpful bacteria.—
Michael Franco
May 11,
New Atlas,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Chamomile Tea Chamomile has natural anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, which reduce inflammation and promote the healing of canker sores.—
Sarah Jividen,
Health,
17 May 2025
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The natural antiseptic qualities of salt can reduce pain, swelling, and other burn symptoms.2 The use of warm water provides an additional benefit by improving tissue survival at the site of the burn, which can limit damage after the burn injury.3 2.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Each kit contains 14 essential items, including soap, shampoo, reusable sanitary pads, toothbrushes and toothpaste, nail clippers, towels and water storage containers.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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In other words, a lack of sanitary and dependable water systems can jeopardize lives which may deter utilities from partnering with water technology startups, no matter how innovative and cost-effective their solution may be.—
Jamil Wyne,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Not only is the presentation of these mini desserts adorable, but personal portions are also more hygienic and easier for the host to serve.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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Not all laundry hampers are made equal, some are more hygienic than others.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Microbicidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microbicidal. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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