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Recent Examples of germicidal
Some researchers are similarly enthusiastic about the promise of germicidal lighting.
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Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2022
In those, schools could consider turning to HEPA filters or germicidal UV, Bahnfleth said.
—Stephanie Gosk, NBC News, 17 Aug. 2022
Another option may be ultraviolet germicidal irradiation.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 21 June 2022
Even with caution, accidental exposure of germicidal ultraviolet light can occur, leaving people at risk for painful burns and scarring.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 2 May 2022
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Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2022
In those, schools could consider turning to HEPA filters or germicidal UV, Bahnfleth said.
—Stephanie Gosk, NBC News, 17 Aug. 2022
Another option may be ultraviolet germicidal irradiation.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 21 June 2022
Even with caution, accidental exposure of germicidal ultraviolet light can occur, leaving people at risk for painful burns and scarring.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 2 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for germicidal
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Use an antibacterial mouthwash to reduce bacteria in your mouth and prevent gum disease.Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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Bring a roll of paper towels, an extra blanket or throw, antibacterial gel, and a few plastic bags for the car.Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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This Disney+ original, which was a high-profile launch title for the streaming service, gets points for casting real-life rescue dogs rather than relying solely on antiseptic CGI replicas.Josh Bell, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
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This has got to be completely antiseptic, kind of bland.Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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To stop those infections and interrupt the spread, health workers administer the antibiotic azithromycin — often the pill is given once a year for several years.Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
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An investigation by Elsevier could not establish whether the researchers had obtained ethical approval for the study before recruiting patients, nor whether the patients had given informed consent to be treated with the antibiotic azithromycin.ByCathleen O’Grady, science.org, 17 Dec. 2024
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What products were recalled Symptoms of salmonella infection Salmonella is a bacteria that can enter the food production chain when the process isn't sanitary and when workers handling food do not wash their hands, the FDA says.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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They are also required to ensure their premises are clean, sanitary and equipped with a panic button, and are prohibited from dismissing an employee who refuses a client or a specific act.Juliana Kim, NPR, 1 Dec. 2024
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This practical and luxe-looking gift will brighten up their countertop and is a more hygienic option than wooden or plastic ones.Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, every word, every sentence is to be subjected to the most hygienic, scholarly, linguistic, and biographical scrutiny.Joy Williams, Harper's Magazine, 2 May 2024
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The condition, known as aseptic arthritis, may also be accompanied by skin sores and fever.26 Sepsis: The spread of N. gonorrhoeae into the bloodstream can also trigger an immune reaction known as sepsis.James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MD, Verywell Health, 14 Sep. 2024
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Gehl started his food manufacturing career as a fourth-generation employee at his family's business, Gehl Foods in Germantown, where its aseptic manufacturing plant still operates.Angelika Ytuarte, Journal Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Germicidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germicidal. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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