microbicides

noun

plural of microbicide
as in insecticides

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  1. insecticides
  2. pesticides
  3. herbicides
Noun
  • Use Insecticides Control chiggers with insecticides like diatomaceous earth (DE), which is a natural insecticide that causes insects to dry out and die.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Definition of insecticides
Noun
  • Her hands-on lessons include teaching children how to grow vegetables without pesticides in the school garden.
    — Leondra Head, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Classified as pesticides, QACs are the active ingredients in many popular hand sanitizers and disinfectants frequently used in homes, offices, daycare centers, schools, nursing homes and hospitals.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of pesticides
Noun
  • Sanchez emphasizes that the timing of the application of these DIY herbicides is important.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 3 Aug. 2026
  • When working with herbicides, wear protective eyewear and gloves, and keep pets and children away from the area.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of herbicides
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“Microbicides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microbicides. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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