Biocide Definition

bīə-sīd
biocides
noun
Any substance, esp. a bactericide or fungicide, that kills or retards the growth of microorganisms.
Webster's New World
A chemical agent, such as a pesticide, that is capable of destroying living organisms.
American Heritage Medicine

Any substance that can destroy living organisms.

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Other Word Forms of Biocide

Noun

Singular:
biocide
Plural:
biocides

Origin of Biocide

  • bio- +‎ -cide

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Biocide Sentence Examples

  • It is capable of repelling bacteria and other microbes, releases a biocide and can also remove the organism on contact.

  • Ozone is a natural biocide, which effectively kills bacteria, viruses and fungi within seconds.

  • Investigation of suitable biocide to treat wet rot affected timbers.

  • A lesser known factor is that copper itself is an extremely effective legionellae biocide.

  • An application of ' masonry biocide ' would then retard growth of algae and lichen.

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Words Starting With

BBIBIO

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EDEIDE

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