Definition of Algaecide

1. Noun. (alternative spelling of algicide) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Algaecide

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Algaecide

alfilerias
alfione
alfisol
alfisols
alfoil
alforja
alforjas
alforsite
alfredo
alfresco
alfs
alga
algaculture
algae
algaecidal
algaecide (current term)
algaecides
algaes
algal
algal bloom
algal mat
algal oxidation pond
algals
algaroba
algarobas
algarobilla
algaroth
algarovilla
algarroba
algarroba bean

Literary usage of Algaecide

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Proceedings of the second Pan American scientific congress: Washington, U. S by Glen Levin Swiggett (1917)
"Copper sulfate ' has been found to be an efficient algaecide and is widely used to remove algae growths from reservoirs. Alum has been made from sulfuric ..."

2. The Mineral Industry by Richard Pennefather Rothwell (1905)
"It has been known for some years that copper sulphate is exceedingly active, both as a germicide and as an algaecide. Recent and numerous experiments ..."

3. Pacific Northwest Agricultural Insect & Plant Disease Study Manual by Hugh W. Homan, Russell W. Clausen (1998)
"Now used mainly as an algaecide and for Dutch elm disease prevention. coverage The even spread of a pesticide over the surface of a field, soil, plants, ..."

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