Meaning of the word biocide in English

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biocide

US /ˈbaɪ.oʊ.saɪd/
UK /ˈbaɪ.əʊ.saɪd/

Noun

a chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism by chemical or biological means

Example:
The new pesticide is a powerful biocide.
Many household cleaning products contain biocides to kill germs.