algicide

algicide
An agent active against algae. [algae, + L. caedo, to kill]

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al·gi·cide or al·gae·cide 'al-jə-.sīd n an agent used to kill algae
al·gi·cid·al .al-jə-'sīd-əl adj

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al·gi·cide (alґjĭ-sīd) [algae + -cide] a substance which is destructive to algae.

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