biocidal
- adjective
- /ˌbaɪoʊˈsaɪdəl/
- Specialized
- The new biocidal spray effectively eliminates harmful bacteria on surfaces.
Examples
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The biocidal effects of copper and silver have been used for centuries.
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Recent regulations have removed the most effective biocidal coating, TBT self-polishing copolymer paint, from the market because of its harmful environmental effects.
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The biocidal effect of copper and silver stems from a combination of mechanisms.
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And once we've added some, some kind of a biocidal agent like iodine to the loop, we should hopefully kill that stuff and inhibit the rest of its growth.
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It is common to read in promotional brochures and hear in chat room discussions that copper/silver ions will accomplish any required biocidal task.
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United Fruit's spraying program had begun only four years earlier as an emergency response to a fast-moving fungal epidemic, and it probably pioneered the use of biocidal chemicals on crops in the isthmus.
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Abstract: This article explores one of the earliest large-scale uses of biocidal agrochemicals in Latin America, the United Fruit Company's hand-spraying of its banana plantations to control sigatoka disease from 1938 to 1962.
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Farmers often use biocidal products to protect their crops from pests and fungi.
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To prevent mold growth, apply a biocidal solution to areas prone to dampness.
Synonyms
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6.8
Able to kill germs or stop them from growing
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7.7
Able to kill germs like bacteria and viruses
How Lethal
Surface Forms
Morphology
biocidal = biocide (semi-transparent) = bio + cid + al
The adjective is directly formed from the noun 'biocide' with the standard suffix '-al'.
Etymology
Biocidal comes from the parts bio- meaning 'life' and -cidal meaning 'killing', the same -cide you see in pesticide. So something biocidal is made to kill or control living things like bacteria or pests.