1) Biological pest control
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A biocide is a chemical substance or microorganism which can deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism by chemical or biological means. Biocides are commonly used in medicine, agriculture, forestry, and industry. Biocidal substances and products are also employed as anti-fouling agents or disinfectants under oth...
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killing living material
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Biocides are formulations of one or more active substances which can kill or control viruses, bacteria, algae, moulds or yeasts.
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An additive which will prevent growth of bacteria or fungi. Used in paints, floor coverings and sometimes in fabrics; toxic materials which are usually only safe in low concentrations.
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A chemical preparation used to kill plants, fungi or animals which are damaging a building, or to control vegetation growth.
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<pharmacology> A chemical that kills organisms. ... See: herbicide, pesticide. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
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A synonym for chemicals that are toxic to a wide range of species e.g. insects, snails, birds, people. A term not commonly used.
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a chemical that is used to kill selected living organisms; for example pesticides, herbicides, fungicides
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biocide, biocidal 1. Destructive of life; particularly pertaining to microorganisms. 2. A chemical toxic or other lethal process that kills or destroys living organisms; such as, a pesticide, herbicide, or fungicide.
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Biocides are formulations of one or more active substances which can kill or control viruses, bacteria, algae, moulds or yeasts
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A chemical agent which destroys microscopic and sub-microscopic organisms.
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any chemical that destroys life by poisoning, esp. a pesticide, herbicide, or fungicide.
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