Biocidal
any chemical that destroys life by poisoning, especially a pesticide, herbicide, or fungicide.
noun
a chemical, such as a pesticide, capable of killing living organisms
n.
biocide
(bī’ə-sīd’)
a chemical agent, such as a pesticide or herbicide, that is capable of destroying living organisms.
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any chemical that destroys life by poisoning, especially a pesticide, herbicide, or fungicide. noun a chemical, such as a pesticide, capable of killing living organisms n. biocide (bī’ə-sīd’) a chemical agent, such as a pesticide or herbicide, that is capable of destroying living organisms.
- Bioclastic
adjective (of deposits, esp limestones) derived from sh-ll fragments or similar organic remains
- Biocoenosis
a self-sufficient community of naturally occurring organisms occupying and interacting within a specific biotope. noun a diverse community inhabiting a single biotope biocenosis (bī’ō-sĭ-nō’sĭs) plural biocenoses (bī’ō-sĭ-nō’sēz) a group of interacting organisms that live in a particular habitat and form a self-regulating ecological community.
- Biocompatible
the capability of coexistence with living tissues or organisms without causing harm: artificial joint adhesives must have biocompatibility with bone and muscle.
- Biocycle
noun (ecology) the cycling of chemicals through the biosphere