microbicide

Definition of microbicidenext

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for microbicide
Noun
  • However, critics, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, say those levels are much too high and fail to address the health impact of long-term, cumulative exposure to multiple pesticides.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
  • Peregrine falcons were heavily impacted by the use of the pesticide DDT, which was banned across the United States in 1972.
    Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • Permethrin is an insecticide that kills or repels mosquitoes and ticks.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
  • Apply Neem Extract Spray Neem extract, derived from the neem tree, contains azadirachtin, a natural insecticide effective against Japanese beetles.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • The California Department of Fish and Wildlife in April launched a probe into herbicide use along San Juan Creek.
    Claire Wang, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
  • De la Espriella has promised to cancel the talks and take a more confrontational approach to rebel groups that includes using airplanes to spray coca fields with herbicides.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • One is boscalid, the systemic endocrine-disrupting fungicide that the EPA is reevaluating.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
  • If the problem persists, spray foliage with a fungicide and repeat as necessary.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • 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.
    Slone Terranella, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2020

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“Microbicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microbicide. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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