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Adjective
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Do not use harsh scrubs or antibacterial soaps, which could damage and irritate your skin.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
16 July 2025 -
Using antibacterial soap and wearing breathable fabrics can also be effective.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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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Nearly 25 years ago, Americans discovered just how critical the antibiotic ciprofloxacin could be.—
Thomas J. Bollyky,
Foreign Affairs,
22 July 2025
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In most cases, however, if the shots aren’t available, doctors can turn to alternatives like the antibiotic doxycycline.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Boric acid, or hydrogen borate, is a water-soluble chemical compound that has antiseptic and antimicrobial properties and is also a common household insecticide.—
Fiorella Valdesolo,
Allure,
14 May 2025
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There’s also an antiseptic quality to much of the town’s luxury.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Airplane seatback pockets are one of the least sanitary places on a plane, but skipping them also means leaving yourself with limited storage space—until now.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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In addition to Narcan, the machines also have socks, hand sanitizer, wipes and other sanitary items.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Additionally, many users report that a bidet is more comfortable and hygienic than traditional toilet paper alone.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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The 72-hour storage function reduces the need to transfer items to a separate drying rack or sterilizer, helping maintain a clutter-free counter and a more hygienic setup.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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“Microbicidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microbicidal. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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