algicides
|al-gi-cides|
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/ˈæl.dʒɪˌsaɪdz/
(algicide)
algae killer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'algicide' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alga,' where 'alga' meant 'seaweed.'
Historical Evolution
'alga' transformed into the modern English word 'algicide' by adding the suffix '-cide,' which means 'killer.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'killer of seaweed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'substance used to kill algae.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance used to kill algae.
The pool maintenance team added algicides to prevent algae growth.
Synonyms
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