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microbicide

noun
mi·​cro·​bi·​cide | \ mī-ˈkrō-bə-ˌsīd How to pronounce microbicide (audio) \

Definition of microbicide

: an agent that destroys microbes (such as bacteria)
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microbicidal \ mī-​ˌkrō-​bə-​ˈsī-​dᵊl How to pronounce microbicidal (audio) \ adjective

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 Another ingredient, the microbicide nonoxynol-9, has also been found to disrupt the balance of vaginal flora. — Sofia Barrett-ibarria, Allure, "Your Guide to Body-Safe Lubes and What They're Made Of," 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, "Women’s bacteria thwarted attempt at anti-HIV vaginal gel," 1 June 2017

First Known Use of microbicide

1887, in the meaning defined above

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microbicide

noun
mi·​cro·​bi·​cide | \ mī-ˈkrō-bə-ˌsīd How to pronounce microbicide (audio) \

Medical Definition of microbicide

: an agent that destroys microbes

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