# biocide

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈbaɪəʊsaɪd/

## Definitions
1. Any action or substance that can destroy living organisms.

## Etymology
From bio- + -cide.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/biocide