noun
- Plural of algaecide; chemical substances or agents used to kill or control the growth of algae.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Common in water treatment and pool maintenance contexts
Examples
- The pool maintenance crew added algaecides to prevent green algae from blooming.
- Several types of algaecides are available for treating drinking water supplies.
- Copper-based algaecides are commonly used in agricultural irrigation systems.
- The water treatment plant uses algaecides to maintain water quality in the reservoir.
- Algaecides can be either contact or systemic in their mode of action.