microbicide
noun
a substance or preparation for killing microbes.
microbicidal
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a word derived from
microbicide.
Example Sentences
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For example, tears and mucus secretions contain microbicidal factors.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
Researchers and engineers have made promising strides in producing microbicidal materials, such as those that contain triclosan or quarternary ammonium phosphates, but a self-disinfecting phone is still science fiction.
From Slate ● Jan. 11, 2019
Three earlier H.I.V. prevention studies in African women failed, largely because participants did not consistently use the methods offered, which included antiviral pills and microbicidal vaginal gels.
From New York Times ● Feb. 22, 2016
The company says it is the “first microbicidal paint” to be registered by the U.S.
From National Geographic ● Nov. 21, 2015
Irregular use is thought to be the reason a large study of the microbicidal gel containing the anti-HIV drug tenofovir failed to prevent infections in women in sub-Saharan Africa.
From Reuters ● Jul. 24, 2012
