biocide

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(bī′ō sīd′)

noun

any substance, esp. a bactericide or fungicide, that kills or retards the growth of microorganisms

Origin: bio- + -cide

See biocide in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A chemical agent, such as a pesticide, that is capable of destroying living organisms.

Related Forms:

  • biˌo·cidˈal (-sīdˈl) adjective

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