algicide

al·gi·cide

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-juh-sahyd]
- /ˈæl dʒəˌsaɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-juh-sahyd]
- /ˈæl dʒəˌsaɪd/

Definitions of algicide word

noun algicide any substance that kills algae 3
noun algicide a substance used to prevent or get rid of algae, esp. green scum in a swimming pool: usually copper sulfate 3
noun algicide a substance or preparation for killing algae. 1
noun algicide A substance that is poisonous to algae. 1
noun algicide A substance that kills, or inhibits the growth of, algae. 0

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Origin of algicide

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05; alg(ae) + -i- + -cide

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Parts of speech for Algicide

noun

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adverb

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Algicide

algicide popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

algicide usage trend in Literature

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