MICROBICIDAL Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

microbicidal

adjective

as in antibacterial

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Adjective

Use a mild soap or a food-safe antibacterial or disinfectant wipe to clean the interior.

— Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 17 Aug. 2026
This powerful cleaning solution has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 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

Adjective

Pack a tube of petroleum jelly (Vaseline) in your first aid kit instead of antibiotic ointment and remember to flush all scrapes and cuts with copious amounts of clean water before covering them with the jelly.

— Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
In August of that same year, he was hospitalized for an infection that required intravenous antibiotic treatment.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of antibiotic

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Next, soak the insoles and shoelaces in an antiseptic solution.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
This week in 1865, Joseph Lister became the first surgeon to perform an antiseptic operation with liberal use of carbolic acid (phenol) as a disinfectant.

— Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of antiseptic

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As the war raged on, this makeshift countermeasure was replaced by more sanitary and effective innovations, including gauze pads soaked in hyposulfite solution, flannel hoods, tube helmets, and box respirators.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
Here’s what our pros recommend for dusting your bedroom to keep it sanitary and easy to breathe in.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of sanitary

Adjective

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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