algicide
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al·gi·cide
(ăl′jĭ-sīd′)n.
A substance used to kill or inhibit the growth of algae.
al′gi·cid′al (-sīd′l) adj.
algicide
(ˈældʒɪˌsaɪd)n
(Biology) any substance that kills algae
al•gi•cide
(ˈæl dʒəˌsaɪd)n.
a substance or preparation for killing algae.
[1900–05]
al`gi•cid′al, adj.
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