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al·gi·cide

 (ăl′jĭ-sīd′)
n.
A substance used to kill or inhibit the growth of algae.
[alg(a) + -cide.]
al′gi·cid′al (-sīd′l) adj.
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algicide

(ˈældʒɪˌsaɪd)
n
(Biology) any substance that kills algae
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al•gi•cide

(ˈæl dʒəˌsaɪd)

n.
a substance or preparation for killing algae.
[1900–05]
al`gi•cid′al, adj.
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Translations

algicide

[ˈældʒɪsaɪd] N → algicida m
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