fungicide

noun

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

Examples of fungicide in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Finally, whole shipments get dusted with fungicides or pesticides to make it all the way around the world without getting eaten by moths. WIRED, 11 Nov. 2023 This recommends removing all diseased leaves, both those remaining on the plant and those on the ground; pruning to increase air flow; and using a fungicide per label directions. oregonlive, 26 Jan. 2023 If a disease, then no, cutting off symptomatic leaves is sufficient intervention to slow infection progression since a fungicide would not be able to cure existing infection. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 24 Aug. 2023 Bees Communicate With Secret Dance Moves A Vulnerable Species The exact cause for the species' decline is unknown, but entomologists suspect some contributing factors are introduced pathogens and pesticides like insecticides and fungicides. Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 4 July 2023 Note that the cultivar Carefree Spirit was the first landscape shrub to survive for two years in AARS tests without any fungicide and voted a winner. oregonlive, 19 Aug. 2023 In the coming months, a member of the team will return to apply a fungicide known as Broadform, plus one other experimental treatment. Rich Schapiro, NBC News, 6 Aug. 2023 No chemical control, such as fungicide, is effective. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2023 Try an application of a broad-spectrum granular fungicide, such as that mentioned above. Brett Martin, Popular Mechanics, 21 July 2023 See More

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Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

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 8 Dec. 2023.

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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