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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBiocide
/ˈbaɪ.oʊ.saɪd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A chemical substance or microorganism that can deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism by chemical or biological means.
"The agricultural sector is shifting away from harsh synthetic biocides toward biodegradable, eco-friendly substances." - 2
Any broad-spectrum agent used to destroy living tissue, particularly pests or pathogens.
"Strict regulations now govern the release of any industrial biocide into local aquatic ecosystems."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Coined in the mid-20th century, the term combines the Greek root 'bios' meaning life with the suffix '-cida' from Latin 'caedere' meaning to cut or kill. Originally denoting agents destructive to living organisms, modern usage frequently differentiates toxic substances from eco-friendly alternatives.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Biocide" is said worldwide
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biocide
Transliteration: byo-sid
"L'utilisation de biocides doit être réglementée pour protéger l'environnement."
Biozid
Transliteration: biːoˈt͡siːt
"Viele Biozide können schädlich für nützliche Insekten sein."
biocida
Transliteration: byo-chi-da
"Il nuovo regolamento limita l'uso di sostanze biocide."
biocida
Transliteration: byo-si-da
"Es necesario reemplazar este biocida por una alternativa ecológica."
biocida
Transliteration: byo-si-da
"O uso excessivo de biocidas polui os recursos hídricos."
जैवनाशक
Transliteration: jaivanaashak
"पर्यावरण के अनुकूल पदार्थों को जैवनाशक के विकल्प के रूप में देखा जा रहा है।"
生物杀灭剂
Transliteration: shēng wù shā miè jì
"环保型物质正在逐步替代传统的生物杀灭剂。"
살생물제
Transliteration: salsaengmulje
"친환경 물질은 유해한 살생물제의 좋은 대체제입니다."
生物剤
Transliteration: seibuzai
"環境に優しい物質が従来の生物剤の代わりに使用されています。"
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