C1 noun Formal

microdoccide

/ˌmaɪkrəʊˈdɒksɪsaɪd/

A specialized chemical substance or agent used to destroy or inhibit the growth of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, fungi, or viruses. It is primarily utilized in industrial, medical, and laboratory settings to ensure sterilization and prevent contamination.

Ejemplos

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The janitor used a potent microdoccide to ensure the laboratory surfaces were completely sterile.

The janitor used a potent microdoccide to ensure the laboratory surfaces were completely sterile.

2

Strict adherence to the microdoccide application protocol is mandatory for all personnel entering the cleanroom.

Strict adherence to the microdoccide application protocol is mandatory for all personnel entering the cleanroom.

3

I'm not sure if this cleaner is a true microdoccide or just a weak soap.

I'm not sure if this cleaner is a true microdoccide or just a weak soap.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
microdoccide
Verb
microdoccidize
Adverbio
microdoccidally
Adjetivo
microdoccidal
Relacionado
microdoccidity
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Truco para recordar

Break it down: 'Micro' (tiny) + 'doc' (like a doctor's precision) + 'cide' (to kill, as in homicide). It's a precise killer of tiny things.

Quiz rápido

To maintain the safety of the pharmaceutical facility, a high-grade ________ must be applied to all equipment daily.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: microdoccide

Ejemplos

1

The janitor used a potent microdoccide to ensure the laboratory surfaces were completely sterile.

everyday

The janitor used a potent microdoccide to ensure the laboratory surfaces were completely sterile.

2

Strict adherence to the microdoccide application protocol is mandatory for all personnel entering the cleanroom.

formal

Strict adherence to the microdoccide application protocol is mandatory for all personnel entering the cleanroom.

3

I'm not sure if this cleaner is a true microdoccide or just a weak soap.

informal

I'm not sure if this cleaner is a true microdoccide or just a weak soap.

4

Recent research suggests that the overuse of industrial microdoccides may contribute to the development of resistant bacterial strains.

academic

Recent research suggests that the overuse of industrial microdoccides may contribute to the development of resistant bacterial strains.

5

Our quarterly report highlights a 15% increase in the production of broad-spectrum microdoccides.

business

Our quarterly report highlights a 15% increase in the production of broad-spectrum microdoccides.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
microdoccide
Verb
microdoccidize
Adverbio
microdoccidally
Adjetivo
microdoccidal
Relacionado
microdoccidity

Colocaciones comunes

broad-spectrum microdoccide broad-spectrum microdoccide
industrial-grade microdoccide industrial-grade microdoccide
apply a microdoccide apply a microdoccide
residual microdoccide residual microdoccide
microdoccide resistance microdoccide resistance

Frases Comunes

microdoccide treatment

microdoccide treatment

effective microdoccide

effective microdoccide

chemical microdoccide

chemical microdoccide

Se confunde a menudo con

microdoccide vs microbiostatic

A microdoccide kills organisms, whereas a microbiostatic agent only inhibits their growth without killing them.

microdoccide vs microbicide

Microbicide is a more common general term; microdoccide is often used in specific technical or test contexts.

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Notas de uso

The term is highly technical and usually restricted to industrial chemistry or microbiology. Use it when discussing specific agents designed for total elimination of microbes rather than general cleaning.

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Errores comunes

Learners often confuse 'microdoccide' with 'microbiostatic'. Remember that the suffix '-cide' always implies killing, not just pausing growth.

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Truco para recordar

Break it down: 'Micro' (tiny) + 'doc' (like a doctor's precision) + 'cide' (to kill, as in homicide). It's a precise killer of tiny things.

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Origen de la palabra

A technical blend of 'micro-' (from Greek mikros, small) and the suffix '-cide' (from Latin caedere, to kill).

Patrones gramaticales

countable noun plural: microdoccides often used as a modifier: microdoccide spray

Quiz rápido

To maintain the safety of the pharmaceutical facility, a high-grade ________ must be applied to all equipment daily.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: microdoccide

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