Algicide: meaning, definitions and examples
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algicide
[ หรฆl.dสษ.saษชd ]
chemical control
A substance or chemical compound used to kill algae in water, such as lakes, ponds, or swimming pools. Algicides are commonly used to prevent the overgrowth of algae, which can lead to water pollution and oxygen depletion.
Synonyms
algae control chemical, algae killer
Examples of usage
- The algicide was applied to the pond to keep the water clear and free from algae.
- Many swimming pool owners use algicides to maintain the cleanliness of the water.
Translations
Translations of the word "algicide" in other languages:
๐ต๐น algicida
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเฅเคตเคพเคฒเคจเคพเคถเค (shaivalnaashak)
๐ฉ๐ช Algizid
๐ฎ๐ฉ algisida
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะปัะณััะธะด
๐ต๐ฑ algicyd
๐ฏ๐ต ่ป้ก้ง้คๅค (sourui kujyozai)
๐ซ๐ท algicide
๐ช๐ธ algicida
๐น๐ท algisit
๐ฐ๐ท ์กฐ๋ฅ ์ ๊ฑฐ์ (joryu jegeoje)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุจูุฏ ุงูุทุญุงูุจ (mubid alttahalib)
๐จ๐ฟ algicid
๐ธ๐ฐ algicรญd
๐จ๐ณ ้ค่ปๅ (chรบ zวo jรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ algicid
๐ฎ๐ธ รพรถrungaeitur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐะปะดัั ำฉะปัััััั (baldyr รณltirรฝshi)
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแชแแแ (algits'idi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ algisid
๐ฒ๐ฝ algicida
Word origin
The word 'algicide' originates from the combination of 'algae' (microscopic organisms) and the suffix '-cide' (meaning to kill). Algicides have been used for many years to control the growth of algae in various water bodies, helping to maintain the ecological balance and prevent environmental issues.