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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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Bolshakov added the material is 80% wood waste byproducts and has a high antibacterial index, which increases the shelf life of the products.Jamie Hailstone, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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May Reduce Acne Cysts Some evidence suggests turmeric's antibacterial properties can prevent the development of bacteria that cause acne cysts and staph infections.Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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This has got to be completely antiseptic, kind of bland.Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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The light turns an antiseptic blue; the focus shifts from Willis to the oblivious cops who never acknowledge his existence.Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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Test strips were used to identify bacteria, not to test for antibiotic resistance.New York Times, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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The eminent doctor traveled the world helping to train other medical professionals on the use of databases that track antibiotic resistance, as a means of advancing response to viral outbreaks.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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He has been housed on the medical wing at Rikers, which lacks basic medical care, blankets, clean clothes and sanitary conditions, Ansari says.Emily Smith, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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The order also indicates water has been shut off, trash is piled in heaps across the living room and other living quarters, and sanitary conditions are unlivable.Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 13 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 30 Dec. 2024.
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