biocidal


biocidal

 [bi″o-si´d'l] destructive to living organisms; see also antibiotic.

bi·o·cid·al

(bī'ō-sī'dăl), Destructive of life; particularly pertaining to microorganisms. [bio- + L. caedo, to kill]

biocidal

adjective Referring to a biocide—e.g., a herbicide or pesticide.

bi·o·cid·al

(bī'ō-sī'dăl) Destructive of life; particularly pertaining to microorganisms. [bio- + L. caedo, to kill]

bi·o·cid·al

(bī'ō-sī'dăl) Destructive of life; particularly pertaining to microorganisms. [bio- + L. caedo, to kill]