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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Most landscapes do not need pesticides to thrive, so put away the chemicals.
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Earth-friendly gardeners strive to manage our gardens without pesticides.
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One common medicinal use is as an insecticide on the head and the feet.
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Use a pet-friendly insecticide like Zevo, which relies on concentrated essential oils to knock down roaches and other insects.
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The plant also can be controlled by applying a nonselective herbicide, but that will not save digging.
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Ahead, gardening experts share their tips for using baking soda as an all-natural herbicide, plus additional methods that work just as well.
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Keep a fungicide handy to apply as needed.
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Clip off leaves exhibiting mildew and spray the plant generously with a fungicide.
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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.
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“Microbicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microbicide. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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