biocide
[ bahy-uh-sahyd ]
/ ˈbaɪ əˌsaɪd /
noun
any chemical that destroys life by poisoning, especially a pesticide, herbicide, or fungicide.
OTHER WORDS FROM biocide
bi·o·cid·al, adjectiveWords nearby biocide
British Dictionary definitions for biocidal
biocide
/ (ˈbaɪəˌsaɪd) /
noun
a chemical, such as a pesticide, capable of killing living organisms
Derived forms of biocide
biocidal, adjectiveMedical definitions for biocidal
biocidal
[ bī′ə-sīd′l ]
adj.
Of or relating to an agent that is destructive to living organisms.
Scientific definitions for biocidal
biocide
[ bī′ə-sīd′ ]
A chemical agent, such as a pesticide or herbicide, that is capable of destroying living organisms.