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- [bahy-uh-sahyd]
- /ˈbaɪ əˌsaɪd/
- /bˌaɪəʊsˈaɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bahy-uh-sahyd]
- /ˈbaɪ əˌsaɪd/
Definitions of biocide word
- noun biocide a chemical, such as a pesticide, capable of killing living organisms 3
- noun biocide any substance, esp. a bactericide or fungicide, that kills or retards the growth of microorganisms 3
- noun biocide any chemical that destroys life by poisoning, especially a pesticide, herbicide, or fungicide. 1
- noun biocide Any substance that can destroy living organisms. 0
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Origin of biocide
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 Biocide
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preposition
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biocide 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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