Algicide

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-001023",
  "term": "Algicide",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A pesticide that controls algae in swimming pools and water tanks.\n\n2. (AL-gi-SIDE) Any substance or chemical specifically formulated to kill or control algae.\n\n3. Substance or chemical used specifically to kill or control algae.\n\n4. Pesticides that control algae in lakes, canals, swimming pools, water tanks, and other sites.\n\n5. Having the property of killing algae",
  "subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
  "references": [
    "Pesticides Glossary",
    "Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms",
    "Terms of Environment",
    "USDA National Agricultural Library Glossary",
    "40 CFR 797.1050 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/algicide/"
}