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Definition of Algaecide
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Algaecide
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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