biocidal

adjective

Definition of biocidalnext
as in antibiotic

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Recent Examples of biocidal Developed in partnership with British company Indestructible Paint, the coating consists of that firm's conventional clear gloss resin along with a 2% concentration of a broad-spectrum biocidal agent known as chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX). — Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2025 Schuerger’s team is also expanding their tests to see how organisms respond to additional biocidal factors. — National Geographic, 25 Sep. 2016
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  1. antibiotic
  2. destructive
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  • Regular physical activity, adequate sleep, and avoiding unnecessary antibiotic use further help maintain a balanced microbial community.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
  • After trying in-nest treatment, zoo staff removed Marlin to animal care facilities for twice-daily medication and nebulizer treatment with a misted antibiotic.
    — Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of antibiotic
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  • Rocha Moya faces federal charges, including narcotics importation conspiracy and possession of machine guns and destructive devices, along with another conspiracy count.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The Los Angeles fires in 2025 (also called the Palisades and Eaton fires) damaged or destroyed more than 18,000 structures, making them among California’s most destructive wildfires.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of destructive

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“Biocidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biocidal. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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