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Recent Examples of germicide
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.
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Slone Terranella, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2020
Slone Terranella, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for germicide
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As an official Bee City, Calgary has banned the spraying of pesticides and herbicides.Sofia Perez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Habitat loss, pesticides and climate change are contributing to the issue.Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
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The gardener’s insecticide that killed the aphids on the roses, releasing the old, rich, scented breeze that had infected him with self-confidence.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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Protecting species:Botanical gardens emerge as a model of biodiversity for Arizona's butterfly populations Critical habitat would be established in California Biologists believe habitat destruction, insecticides, and the effects of climate change are responsible for the butterfly’s decline.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Other organic practices that might raise risk, Warriner said, include not adding chlorine to wash water, potentially causing cross-contamination during post-harvest washing, or using fungicide alternatives that are less effective than traditional fungicides at killing foodborne pathogens.Sarah Garone, Health, 25 Nov. 2024
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A number of general disease-control fungicides found at garden centers list rust control on their labels.Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
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These issues are primarily driven by agriculture — particularly pesticide and herbicide use — and other forms of development.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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Farmers using this solution have reported saving an average of 59% on herbicide costs.Sandy Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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One concern is that toxicants in the sharks’ livers can hinder production of vitellogenin, which becomes the yolk needed for egg cells.ByErik Stokstad, science.org, 19 July 2024
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Since toxicants can be found in both healthy and unhealthy foods, this research suggests that some foods can contain a mix of components that are both beneficial and harmful for sleep.Erica Jansen, Discover Magazine, 19 Jan. 2024
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In the Mandara Spas onboard Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva, for example, there is the industry’s first Charcoal Saunas at Sea, inspired by Japanese and Korean wellness practices to boost circulation and metabolism while at the same time removing toxins.Susan B. Barnes, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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Fats and proteins are broken down and transformed into biogenic amines and toxins, which, when unbalanced, can potentially lead to systemic intoxication and inflammation.Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
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Baffled by the fact that Curtis knew nothing of the very poison he was accused of using to try and kill the President, the suspicion that Curtis was being framed was rising.Barry Levitt, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Whatever your poison, the Plus features a low-maintenance, clean and quiet Gates Carbon Drive CDX belt.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Germicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germicide. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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