al·gi·cide

(ăl′jĭ-sīd′)

A substance used to kill or inhibit the growth of algae.

al′gi·cid′al (-sīd′l) adj.

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algicide

(ˈældʒɪˌsaɪd)

(Biology) any substance that kills algae

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al•gi•cide

(ˈæl dʒəˌsaɪd)

n.

a substance or preparation for killing algae.

[1900–05]

al`gi•cid′al, adj.

Translations

algicide

[ˈældʒɪsaɪd] N → algicida m

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