algaecide
Pool slime killer
An algaecide is a chemical substance used to kill or prevent the growth of algae.
Pool owners commonly use algaecides to keep swimming pools clear and free of green or slimy buildup.
We added algaecide to the pool after noticing algae forming on the walls.
The term follows the pattern of other -cide words like pesticide and herbicide, where the suffix indicates a killing agent.
Vegetation-destroying chemical
- fungicideChemical that kills mold
- bactericideSubstance killing harmful microbes
- biocideChemical that kills organisms
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
disinfectant · antimicrobial · germicide · larvicide · pesticide · eradication · prevention · resistance
Photosynthetic bacteria producing oxygen
- phytoplanktonPhotosynthetic aquatic drifters
- biofilmAdhesive layer of microorganisms
- slimeThick wet gunk
- scumSurface residue or lowlifes
eutrophication · chlorophyll · diatoms · seaweed · kelp
Halogen disinfectant element
- bromineElement thirty-five, liquid halogen
- oxidizersCombustion-supporting substances
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
- formulationDevised mixture or expression
residue · toxicity · half-life · degradation
Collective fund or basin
- pondSmall still body
- aquariumTank for keeping fish
- fountainWater-spouting structure
- reservoirLarge water storage basin
filtration · circulation · aeration · clarifier · skimmer · pump · recirculation · spa
Dispersed liquid droplets
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- broadcastTransmitted media signal
- liquidFree-flowing substance
granular · slow-release · systemic · pre-emergent · preventive · corrective · reapplication · mixing
herbicide
Vegetation-destroying chemical
- fungicideChemical that kills mold
- bactericideSubstance killing harmful microbes
- biocideChemical that kills organisms
sanitizer · disinfectant · antimicrobial · germicide · larvicide · pesticide · eradication · prevention · resistance · broad-spectrum
cyanobacteria
Photosynthetic bacteria producing oxygen
- phytoplanktonPhotosynthetic aquatic drifters
- biofilmAdhesive layer of microorganisms
- slimeThick wet gunk
scum · eutrophication · chlorophyll · diatoms · seaweed · kelp
chlorine
Halogen disinfectant element
- bromineElement thirty-five, liquid halogen
- oxidizersCombustion-supporting substances
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
formulation · residue · toxicity · half-life · degradation
pool
Collective fund or basin
reservoir · filtration · circulation · aeration · clarifier · skimmer · pump · recirculation · spa · hot-tub
spray
Dispersed liquid droplets
liquid · granular · slow-release · systemic · pre-emergent · preventive · corrective · reapplication · mixing · dilution
- Agrochemicalsfertilizer, pesticides, pesticide, herbicides, herbicide
- Biocidesbiocide, biocidal, germicide, germicidal, disinfectant
- Garden Chemicalsfertilizer, herbicide, insecticide, pesticide, fungicide
- pond suppliespond pump, pond filter, pond liner, pond net, aerator
- Pond Carepond pump, pond liner, aeration, aerator, water testing
- cleanerscleaner, cleaners, maids, maid, detergent