MICROBICIDAL Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

microbicidal

adjective

as in antibacterial

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Sand-proof towels with unique material Some sand-proof beach towels have antibacterial treatments.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
According to a review, compounds in castor oil, including ricinoleic acid, have antifungal and antibacterial effects.

— Hannah Harper, HEALTH, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of antibacterial

Adjective

The Whitney has a fumigation guy who uses a process called ultraviolet germicidal irradiation.

— Jake Offenhartz, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
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

Definition of germicidal

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The result was a fresh, antibiotic-free bird that’s marinated in a signature brine before being fried in rice bran oil, which co-founder Aaron Noveshen says gives it a lighter taste and better crunch.

— Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Dawicki hopes the test will reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics, and slow the current march toward antibiotic resistance that has already rendered several antibiotics ineffective.

— Alice Park, Time, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of antibiotic

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Most simple first aid kits include bandages, antiseptic wipes, gauze, and emergency supplies in a little kit that fits easily in a daypack.

— Gentry Hale, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
The veal barn had a smell Birdie had never smelled anywhere else—antiseptic, then sweet like a flower and rotten like manure.

— Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of antiseptic

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The water, which goes through a multistage filter, has to be regularly flushed out to remain hygienic; the scent dispensers need to be refilled; and the spray nozzles need to be unclogged.

— Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
Properly handle and dispose of trash and pet waste to maintain a hygienic environment for everyone.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026

Definition of hygienic

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