Meaning of the word biocide in English
What does biocide mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
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:
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The new pesticide is a powerful biocide.
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Many household cleaning products contain biocides to kill germs.