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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.
—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
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
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Plus, pet owners like myself will appreciate not having to worry about our animals being around pesticides.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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The indoor air pollutants doing the most damage The biggest household offenders include tobacco and vape smoke, natural gas and wood-burning appliances, mold and mildew, pet dander, radon, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), dust mites and pesticides.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The secret to the best control is to make the insecticide applications, following label instructions, before flower buds begin to open.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Hang wasp traps or spray insecticide.—
Barbara Bellesi Zito,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Using Pesticides in the Garden Keeping an immaculate garden usually relies on pesticides and herbicides.—
Lauren David,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
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Baking soda weed killer is a non-selective herbicide.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Some types of fungus can't be treated effectively with a fungicide.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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The traditional fungicide, Daconil, also provides some control.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
Noun
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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.—
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 22 May. 2026.
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