Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for microbicide
Noun
-
They can be found in solvents, refrigerants, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals and are used as flame retardants and fire extinguishants.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Mar. 2025
-
The study says that the use of pesticides (especially insecticides), habitat loss through land development and climate change are all contributing to the loss of butterflies, as the insects' breeding patterns and food sources are disrupted.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
That’s the decrease in America’s butterfly population since 2000 — a result of insecticides, climate change and habitat loss, according to a new study.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
-
The study says that the use of pesticides (especially insecticides), habitat loss through land development and climate change are all contributing to the loss of butterflies, as the insects' breeding patterns and food sources are disrupted.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Using Pesticides in the Garden Keeping an immaculate garden usually relies on pesticides and herbicides.—
Lauren David,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Mar. 2025
-
In that case, early detection of invasive species, by satellite imagery or by people on the ground, is the best way to stop invasives with a variety of removal techniques, be that herbicide or something else, in an attempt to keep them somewhat contained.—
Kylie Mohr,
Vox,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Systemic fungicides labeled for leaf spot control seem to be somewhat effective.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2025
-
The apple varieties whose flavors are familiar from the supermarket, such as Granny Smith, Fuji or Honeycrisp, are sprayed regularly with fungicides and other chemicals in commercial orchards.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Microbicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microbicide. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share