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(al′jə sīd′)

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noun

a substance used to prevent or get rid of algae, esp. green scum in a swimming pool: usually copper sulfate

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

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noun

A substance used to kill or inhibit the growth of algae.

Origin:

Origin: alg(a)

Origin: + -cide

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Related Forms:

alˌgi·cidˈal (-sīdˈl) adjective

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