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Adjective
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Garlic is a diverse plant with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties.—
Kathi Valeii,
Verywell Health,
9 June 2025 -
Has antibacterial properties The antioxidants in tahini could protect brain cells, preventing degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
31 May 2025
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The Whitney has a fumigation guy who uses a process called ultraviolet germicidal irradiation.—
Jake Offenhartz,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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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
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In reaching their conclusions, the researchers isolated nine different strains of bacteria that were shown to be resistant to the antibiotic sulfamethoxazole.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 July 2025
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This reduces side effects and lowers the risk of antibiotic resistance.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
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There’s also an antiseptic quality to much of the town’s luxury.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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This compact kit includes 140 pieces (think bandages, antiseptic wipes, tweezers, medical tape) in a water-resistant pouch that fits easily in your pack or car.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2025
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Schrader suggests wiping down cabinetry knobs or pulls, light switches, and doorknobs at least once a month to make your home more sanitary.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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This farming age, as well as more densely populated communities and poor sanitary conditions saw these zoonotic pathogens evolve to better transmit among their new hosts, with no need to use animals as intermediaries anymore.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 July 2025
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The outdoor splash park will have 15 interactive features from gentle jets to fountains to misting stations while also designed for safety with non-slip surfaces and other hygienic protections.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2025
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Pros: The packaging keeps the formula stable and is more hygienic than a jar Cons: None This nourishing formula is a favorite among dermatologists.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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“Microbicidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microbicidal. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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