Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bahy-uh-sahyd]
- /ˈbaɪ əˌsaɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bahy-uh-sahyd]
- /ˈbaɪ əˌsaɪd/
Definitions of biocidal word
- adjective biocidal destructive of living organisms 3
- noun biocidal any chemical that destroys life by poisoning, especially a pesticide, herbicide, or fungicide. 1
- adjective biocidal Able to kill living organisms, especially microorganisms. 0
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Origin of biocidal
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50; bio- + -cide
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Parts of speech for Biocidal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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biocidal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% 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.
biocidal usage trend in Literature
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