adjective
- capable of killing or destroying algae
Usage: technical; often used in chemistry and water treatment contexts
Examples
- The pool maintenance company applied an algicidal treatment to clear the green water.
- Copper sulfate is a common algicidal compound used in aquaculture.
- The algicidal properties of the new chemical make it effective for controlling pond algae.
- Algicidal agents are essential for maintaining clean drinking water supplies.
- The researcher tested several algicidal substances to find the most environmentally safe option.