algaecide

Variant of algicide

algicide definition

☆ al·gi·cide (al′jə sīd′)

noun

a substance used to prevent or get rid of algae, esp. green scum in a swimming pool: usually copper sulfate
also algaecide al′·gae·cide′

Etymology: < alg(ae) + -i- + -cide

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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