English word sporicide comes from English spore, English -icide
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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spore | English (eng) | To produce spores. A reproductive particle, usually a single cell, released by a fungus, alga, or plant that may germinate into another.. A thick resistant particle produced by a bacterium or protist to survive in harsh or unfavorable conditions. |
-icide | English (eng) | |
sporicide | English (eng) | A substance that kills spores. |