Plural of biocide; multiple chemical substances that kill or inhibit the growth of living organisms.
Simple plural of biocide (bio- 'life' + -cide 'kill'). The widespread use of such chemicals in the 20th century made the plural form common in industrial and environmental discussions.
The global biocide industry is worth billions because we've collectively decided that controlling unwanted life is worth the effort and cost.
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