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单词 microbicides
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

microbicides

noun

plural of microbicide
as in fungicides

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • fungicides
  • insecticides
  • pesticides
  • herbicides
  • germicides
  • toxicants
  • toxins
  • viruses
  • toxics
  • diseases
  • poisons
  • venoms
  • contagions
  • cancers
  • banes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • fertilizers
  • dressings
  • manures
  • plant foods
  • composts
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