Meaning biocide
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An additive that kills bacteria. Bactericides are commonly used in water muds containing natural starches and gums that are especially vulnerable to bacterial attack. Bactericide choices are limited a [..]
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biocide


"destruction of living tissue or living species," 1947, from bio- + -cide.
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An additive used in lubricants. The additive kills bacteria that grows on oil products found in recirculated lubricant systems.
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A broad-spectrum poison that kills a wide range of organisms. biodegradable
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A chemical that is toxic to microrganisms. Biocides are often used to eliminate bacteria and other single-cell organisms from water.
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a poisonous chemical substance that can kill living organisms
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A preparation of one or more active substances (see definition) designed to use chemicals or other means to kill or halt the actions of harmful organisms such as plant diseases or animal infections.
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A chemical agent which kill microorganisms.
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A chemical that is toxic to microrganisms. Biocides are often used to eliminate bacteria and other single-cell organisms from water.
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Biocides are formulations of one or more active substances which can kill or control viruses, bacteria, algae, moulds or yeasts
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A chemical agent which destroys microscopic and sub-microscopic organisms.
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Product typically used to kill microorganisms.
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An additive to coatings that kills plants (e.g., algae, fungus, mildew, mold) growing in or on the surface of the coating.
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A preparation of one or more active substances (see definition) designed to use chemicals or other means to kill or halt the actions of harmful organisms such as plant diseases or animal infections.
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Any chemical agent that can kill a living organism. For example, pesticides kill insects.
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an agent that destroys microorganisms.
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A compound that is toxic to living systems.
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Substance or chemical that kills organisms such as molds. (EPA, 2001)
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Any substance that is toxic or lethal to living organisms, such as a pesticide, herbicide, or fungicide.
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A chemical additive which prevents growth of bacteria or fungi. More often found in paints and floor coverings. Biocides are dangerous in large concentrations.
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Chemicals toxic to microorganisms. Biocides, which include pesticides and antimicrobial agents, are used in paint, building materials, and floor coverings to kill bacteria, mold spores, insects, etc.
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A substance or chemical that kills organisms such as mold.
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A chemical substance capable of destroying some life forms. In hydraulic fracturing, biocides are used to inhibit growth of bacteria and mold.
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Chemicals added to the frack fluid to prevent build-up of algae or bacteria in the wellbore
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A biological control chemical such as fungicide or a bactericide used in paper making.
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A chemical used to control the population of troublesome microbes.
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Any action or substance that can destroy living organisms. * '''1991''',There is this terrible lack of concern for biocide or geocide. We have no moral principles to deal with them.Somehow, when I [..]
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biocide


A substance which kills micro-organisms.
Source: sms-environmental.co.uk (offline)





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