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biocide
(redirected from Biocides)

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bi·o·cide  (b-sd)
n.
A chemical agent, such as a pesticide, that is capable of destroying living organisms.
bio·cidal (-sdl) adj.
biocide [ˈbaɪəˌsaɪd]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) a chemical, such as a pesticide, capable of killing living organisms
biocidal  adj
biocide  (b-sd)
A chemical agent, such as a pesticide or herbicide, that is capable of destroying living organisms.


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