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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
microdoccide
Verb
microdoccidize
Advérbio
microdoccidally
Adjetivo
microdoccidal
Relacionado
microdoccidity
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Dica de memorização

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: microdoccide

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
microdoccide
Verb
microdoccidize
Advérbio
microdoccidally
Adjetivo
microdoccidal
Relacionado
microdoccidity

Colocações comuns

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 Comuns

microdoccide treatment

microdoccide treatment

effective microdoccide

effective microdoccide

chemical microdoccide

chemical microdoccide

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Erros comuns

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

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Dica de memorização

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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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: microdoccide

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to

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Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

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A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

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A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

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for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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