fungicide

noun

fun·​gi·​cide ˈfən-jə-ˌsīd  ˈfəŋ-gə- 

: an agent that destroys fungi or inhibits their growth

Examples of fungicide in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are organic fungicides that contain natural ingredients that are safe for pets, children, and wildlife. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 June 2025

Agricultural workers have a particularly high rate of blood cancer diagnosis due to their constant exposure to synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, and fungicides. —Outside Online, 11 Mar. 2025

Since there was some disease activity, apply a copper fungicide following label instructions. —Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025

Then install the new sod and apply a turf fungicide. —Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fungicide

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide
• certified

Kids Definition

fungicide

noun

fun·​gi·​cide ˈfən-jə-ˌsīd 

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  ˈfəŋ-gə- 

: an agent that destroys fungi or inhibits their growth