noun
- chemical substances used to kill or control algae
Usage: plural form of algicide; technical term
Examples
- The pool maintenance company applied algicides to prevent green water.
- Copper-based algicides are commonly used in swimming pools.
- Environmental regulations restrict the use of certain algicides in natural water bodies.
- The aquarium store sells various algicides for fish tank maintenance.
- Algicides must be used carefully to avoid harming beneficial aquatic plants.
- The lake treatment program included the application of algicides to control blooms.