Definition of "biocides" [biocides]

• Plural form of biocide. (noun)

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• "During the research, the scientific team was able to hone in on the quarternary ammonium compounds (QAC) - collectively known as biocides, which a variety of industries use in large quantities."
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• "When these chemicals, called biocides, are used at lower-than-lethal concentrations, the bacteria can survive and eventually become resistant to the chemical and antibiotics, according to a paper published in the October issue of"