biocide

UK
/ˈbaɪəʊsaɪd/
US
/ˈbaɪoʊsaɪd/

Übersetzungen

biocidesubstantiv
biocides
Pl.
UK
/ˈbaɪəʊsaɪd/
US
/ˈbaɪoʊsaɪd/
The company developed a new biocide to control harmful bacteria.
Компания разработала новый биоцид для контроля вредных бактерий.
biocideadjektiv
UK
/ˈbaɪ.ə.saɪd/
US
/ˈbaɪ.oʊ.saɪd/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "biocide treatment").

Definitionen

biocidesubstantiv
A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism by chemical or biological means.
The farmer used a biocide to protect his crops from pests.
biocideadjektiv
Relating to or containing a biocide; having biocidal properties.
The biocide coating prevents algae from growing on the hull.