FUNGICIDE Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

fungicide

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as in herbicide

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Recent Examples of fungicide One is boscalid, the systemic endocrine-disrupting fungicide that the EPA is reevaluating. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 9 June 2026 If the problem persists, spray foliage with a fungicide and repeat as necessary. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 9 June 2026 Neem oil is an organic control option, but like conventional fungicides, it must be applied at the beginning of an infection and regularly until frost. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026 Another fungicide formula includes one tablespoon of baking soda, one tablespoon of vegetable oil, and one tablespoon of dish soap mixed into one gallon of water. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fungicide

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High heat significantly limits the effectiveness of herbicide.

— Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026
Under its guidance, untold hectares of nasty greenery have succumbed to billions of dollars in herbicide.

— Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of herbicide

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The pesticide in mothballs can harm people and wildlife that come into contact with their vapors, according to an educational publication by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS).

— Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Classified as pesticides, QACs are the active ingredients in many popular hand sanitizers and disinfectants frequently used in homes, offices, daycare centers, schools, nursing homes and hospitals.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of pesticide

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Researchers found that 40% of the 97 participants had higher concentrations of a toxicant associated with the defunct LCP Chemicals plant than the national average.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The ash from open burning can also contaminate soil and groundwater with persistent organic pollutants, heavy metals and other toxicants, creating more chances for people to be exposed to them through food and water.

— Ellen M. Considine, The Conversation, 2 June 2026

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