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Adjective
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Its antibacterial properties control fungi that cause brown rot on fruits.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
3 May 2026 -
In addition to being breathable, wool is also hypoallergenic, antibacterial, and resistant to dust mites.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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The Whitney has a fumigation guy who uses a process called ultraviolet germicidal irradiation.—
Jake Offenhartz,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Humans have known for over a hundred years that UV radiation can kill deadly germs, and hospitals have used germicidal 254-nm UVC to sterilize objects for decades.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
8 Mar. 2023
Adjective
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Common causes include poor diet, antibiotic use, illness, chronic stress and lack of sleep.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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The vitamin K shot is one of the three main interventions, along with the hepatitis B vaccine and an antibiotic ointment in the eyes, that newborns typically receive before leaving the hospital.—
Duaa Eldeib,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Soap and water work best, or an antiseptic wipe.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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When performing a cesarean delivery outside of an operating room, there is no sterile field preparation or surgical draping; antiseptic solution may simply be poured on the abdomen.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For livestock, this would include potable water, sanitary living conditions and access to a windbreak such as a building or tree line.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Results showed 80% of respondents voted no, citing both sanitary and ethical concerns.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Not to mention, prepping skin with a brush instead of hands can be more hygienic and gentler on the skin barrier.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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Not only is the presentation of these mini desserts adorable, but personal portions are also more hygienic and easier for the host to serve.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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“Microbicidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microbicidal. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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