fungicide

noun

fun·​gi·​cide ˈfən-jə-ˌsīd How to pronounce fungicide (audio) ˈfəŋ-gə- How to pronounce fungicide (audio)
: an agent that destroys fungi or inhibits their growth

Examples of fungicide in a Sentence

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If needed, a fungicide for foliage plants could be applied but does not appear necessary with your plants. Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025 Controlling invasive species using pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides can be effective but can also be expensive and ultimately end up harming an environment's health, warned the USDA. Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 13 May 2024 Subsequent research found that the fungicide Azoxystrobin gave good results in killing the fungus, not just suppressing it. Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2025 Then install the new sod and apply a turf fungicide. Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fungicide

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First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fungicide was in 1878

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“Fungicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fungicide. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

fungicide

noun
fun·​gi·​cide ˈfən-jə-ˌsīd How to pronounce fungicide (audio)
ˈfəŋ-gə-
: a substance that destroys fungi
fungicidal
ˌfən-jə-ˈsīd-ᵊl
ˌfəŋ-gə-
adjective

Medical Definition

fungicide

noun
fun·​gi·​cide ˈfən-jə-ˌsīd How to pronounce fungicide (audio) ˈfəŋ-gə- How to pronounce fungicide (audio)
: an agent that destroys fungi or inhibits their growth
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