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

Recent Examples on the Web These notes can guide care, such as dormant spray with an organic fungicide, and inform next year’s plant choices for your vegetable garden. Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024 Here’s how to use fungicides effectively and appropriately: Use fungicide only when necessary. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2024 At the same time, fungicide and herbicide rates did not increase, suggesting the need for more intensive insect control drove the insecticide change. Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 5 Sep. 2024 But that risk did not come to pass, thanks in part to the fact that Corteva, which produces fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and seed treatments that protect against weeds and diseases, is located at least half a mile from any residential areas, said Fire Prevention Capt. Joe Ottolini. Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fungicide 

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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 15 Oct. 2024.

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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