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algicide
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al·gi·cide (lj-sd)
n.
A substance that kills or inhibits the growth of algae.

algicide
1. destructive to algae.
2. an agent that destroys algae.


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Chemicals such as chlorine or copper-based algaecides may be damaging to the environment if the wastewater flows to the Arroyo Simi by way of storm drains.
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