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单词 microbicide
释义

microbicide

noun

mi·​cro·​bi·​cide mī-ˈkrō-bə-ˌsīd How to pronounce microbicide (audio)
: an agent that destroys microbes (such as bacteria)
microbicidal
mī-ˌkrō-bə-ˈsī-dᵊl How to pronounce microbicide (audio)
adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The research involved whether a vaginal microbicide was useful against AIDS, which was rampant in South Africa. 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

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

microbicide

noun

mi·​cro·​bi·​cide mī-ˈkrō-bə-ˌsīd How to pronounce microbicide (audio)
: an agent that destroys microbes

microbicide

noun

as in insecticide

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • insecticide
  • pesticide
  • fungicide
  • herbicide
  • germicide
  • toxin
  • toxicant
  • toxic
  • virus
  • poison
  • disease
  • venom
  • contagion
  • bane
  • cancer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • fertilizer
  • manure
  • dressing
  • plant food
  • compost
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