biocide
/bahy-uh-sahyd/US // ˈbaɪ əˌsaɪd //UK // (ˈbaɪəˌsaɪd) //
生物杀灭剂,生物灭杀剂,生物杀伤剂,杀菌剂
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : any chemical that destroys life by poisoning, especially a pesticide, herbicide, or fungicide.
Examples
Unfortunately, the massive use of industrial biocides in vineyards seriously harms the environment and reduces the soils' ability to sequester greenhouse gases.
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