Chemical Industry Glossary

noun a large ship or aircraft designed to carry liquid cargo in bulk

• The tanker ship was carrying oil from the Middle East to Europe.
• Did you see that huge tanker on the highway?
• That tanker is lit!
• She's a real emotional tanker, always carrying around other people's problems.

noun a substance that is destructive to living organisms, especially microorganisms

• The biocide was used to eliminate harmful microorganisms in the water supply.
• They sprayed some biocide to get rid of the mold in the bathroom.
• I heard they're using some heavy-duty biocide to clean up that mess.
• His words acted as a biocide, wiping out any doubts or concerns we had.