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biocide

🇬🇧 UK/'baɪəsaɪd/🇺🇸 US/'baiәsaid/
C2

Definitions

n.

A substance or agent capable of destroying living organisms, such as bacteria or pests

杀生物剂;抗微生物剂

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
bio
+
cideroot
+
suffix
=biocide

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The biocide in the spray kills harmful bacteria.

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