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biocide
[ bahy-uh-sahyd ]
/ ˈbaɪ əˌsaɪd /
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noun
any chemical that destroys life by poisoning, especially a pesticide, herbicide, or fungicide.
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OTHER WORDS FROM biocide
bi·o·cid·al, adjectiveWords nearby biocide
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How to use biocide in a sentence
Unfortunately, the massive use of industrial biocides in vineyards seriously harms the environment and reduces the soils' ability to sequester greenhouse gases.
British Dictionary definitions for biocide
biocide
/ (ˈbaɪəˌsaɪd) /
noun
a chemical, such as a pesticide, capable of killing living organisms
Derived forms of biocide
biocidal, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Scientific definitions for biocide
biocide
[ bī′ə-sīd′ ]
A chemical agent, such as a pesticide or herbicide, that is capable of destroying living organisms.
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