algicide

English

Alternative forms

algaecide
algæcide (archaic)

Etymology

algae +‎ -cide

Noun

algicide (plural algicides)

A substance that kills, or inhibits the growth of, algae.
I add algicide to my aquarium to eliminate the green scum of algae that forms on the glass.

Translations

substance that kills algae

Portuguese: algicida (pt) m

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