Microbicide: meaning, definitions and examples
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microbicide
[ ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈbaɪ.saɪd ]
medical
A substance or preparation for killing microorganisms, especially on living tissue.
Synonyms
antiseptic, disinfectant, germicide
Examples of usage
- Microbicides are used to prevent the spread of infections.
- Researchers are developing new microbicides to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
healthcare
A product that can reduce the transmission of sexually transmitted infections when applied inside the vagina or rectum.
Synonyms
topical antiviral
Examples of usage
- Using a microbicide before sexual activity can help protect against HIV transmission.
- Some microbicides can also provide lubrication during intercourse.
Translations
Translations of the word "microbicide" in other languages:
🇵🇹 microbicida
🇮🇳 सूक्ष्मजीवाणुनाशक
🇩🇪 Mikrobizid
🇮🇩 mikrobisida
🇺🇦 мікробіцид
🇵🇱 mikrobicyd
🇯🇵 微生物殺菌剤 (びせいぶつさっきんざい)
🇫🇷 microbicide
🇪🇸 microbicida
🇹🇷 mikroplar öldürücü
🇰🇷 미생물 살균제
🇸🇦 مبيد للميكروبات
🇨🇿 mikrobicid
🇸🇰 mikrobicíd
🇨🇳 微生物杀灭剂 (wēishēngwù shāmìejì)
🇸🇮 mikrobicid
🇮🇸 örverueyðir
🇰🇿 микробицид
🇬🇪 მიკრობიციდი
🇦🇿 mikrobisid
🇲🇽 microbicida
Word origin
The term 'microbicide' originated in the late 20th century, combining 'micro-' (small) and 'biocide' (substance that can kill living organisms). Microbicides have gained importance in the healthcare and medical fields due to the increasing need for effective ways to combat infections and sexually transmitted diseases.
See also: microbes, microbicidal.