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Recent Examples of Synonyms for germicides
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More awareness is being raised for the dangers of heavy metals, pesticides, and food dyes, while the benefits of organic food are being highlighted.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
11 Feb. 2026 -
In the 1960s, widespread concerns about the environmental effects of pesticides like DDT boosted interest in organic farming.—
Annie Levin,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Together, these systems are intended to help farmers reduce dependence on manual labor and chemical herbicides while maintaining or improving crop yields.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Clopyralid, aminopyralid, and picloram are common ingredients in persistent herbicides.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Germicides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germicides. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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