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algicides
(English) Chemical agents which kill algae. Algicides include copper sulphate. Some herbicides (e.g., Diquat, Paraquat, terbutryne) are also effective against at least some algae, as are various general disinfectants such as chlorine in water supplies. (See also: algal bloom, algal toxicosis)

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