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algicide [1 record]

Record 1 2003-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Crop Protection
  • Algae
  • Weed Science
DEF

A chemical that will kill algae.

CONT

Algae are a group of simple freshwater and marine plants, ranging from single-celled organisms to green pond scums and very long seaweeds (kelps). The algicides are chemicals intended for the control of algae, especially in water that is stored or is being used industrially.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Protection des végétaux
  • Algues
  • Mauvaises herbes
DEF

Substance ou préparation ayant la propriété de tuer les algues.

CONT

[...] on trouve maintenant dans le commerce des algicides réservés aux eaux industrielles, en particulier les sels dérivés de l'ammonium quaternaire [...] et le pentachlorophénate de sodium [...]

OBS

algicide : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR.

Key term(s)
  • phycocide

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Protección de las plantas
  • Algas
  • Malas hierbas
DEF

Sustancia química que destruye las algas.

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