sporicide

/ˈspɔrɪˌsaɪd/
noun
  1. A substance or agent that kills spores.
    • Some sporicides are used in agriculture to protect crops from fungal spores.
    • The lab technician applied a sporicide to the contaminated petri dishes.
    • A strong sporicide is necessary to sterilize medical instruments.
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