algicidal

/ˌæl.dʒiˈsaɪdəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or causing the death of algae

“The team studied the algicidal properties of the new chemical compound.”

2. adjective

capable of killing or destroying algae

“The algicidal herbicide was effective in removing algae from the lake.”

3. noun

a substance that kills or destroys algae

“Researchers developed a new algicidal to control algae growth in the waterway.”

Synonyms

  • algaecide
  • algicide

Antonyms

  • algogenic
  • algophilous