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biocide

UK
/ˈbaɪəʊsaɪd/
US
/ˈbaɪoʊsaɪd/

Translations

biocidenoun
biocides
pl
UK
/ˈbaɪəʊsaɪd/
US
/ˈbaɪoʊsaɪd/
The company developed a new biocide to control harmful bacteria.
Компания разработала новый биоцид для контроля вредных бактерий.
Synonyms
pesticide
herbicide
fungicide
insecticide
antiseptic
biocideadjective
UK
/ˈbaɪ.ə.saɪd/
US
/ˈbaɪ.oʊ.saɪd/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "biocide treatment").
Synonyms
biocidal
germicidal
bactericidal
fungicidal
pesticidal
virucidal
antimicrobial
antiseptic
disinfectant
sterilizing

Definitions

biocidenoun
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.
biocideadjective
Relating to or containing a biocide; having biocidal properties.
The biocide coating prevents algae from growing on the hull.
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