noun
- a chemical substance used to kill or control algae
Examples
- The pool maintenance crew added algicide to prevent green water.
- Copper-based algicides are commonly used in swimming pools.
- The lake was treated with algicide to reduce harmful algal blooms.
- Regular use of algicide keeps the fountain water clear.
- The aquarium store sells various types of algicide for fish tanks.
- Environmental concerns have been raised about certain algicides.