fungicide

[ fuhn-juh-sahyd, fuhng-guh- ]

noun

1. a substance or preparation, as a spray or dust, used for destroying fungi.

fungicide

/ ˈfʌndʒɪˌsaɪd /

noun

1. a substance or agent that destroys or is capable of destroying fungi

fungicide

/ fŭn′jĭ-sīd′,fŭng′gĭ-sīd′ /

1. A pesticide used to kill fungi, especially those that cause disease. Streptomycin is a fungicide.
2. Compare herbicide

Derived Forms

• ˌfungiˈcidal, adjective

Other Words From

• fungi·cidal adjective
• fungi·cidal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of fungicide¹

First recorded in 1885–90; fungi- + -cide

Example Sentences

All of the chemicals have long histories as insecticides and fungicides—and Nagyvary says that the treatments may have been as much for preservation against worms and wood rots as for sound.

From Popular-Science

Limiting pesticide use, including insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides would help.

From Nautilus

The saga of juice tainted by a fungicide in Brazil reveals holes in the FDA screening process for imported foods.

From The Daily Beast

Whilst Bordeaux Mixture is the best general fungicide, it discolors the plants until it washes off.

From Project Gutenberg

If, however, the fungicide is upon the plant before the fungus is, the parasite may not be able to obtain a foothold.

From Project Gutenberg

On ornamental plants, therefore, a colorless fungicide may be preferable.

From Project Gutenberg

This disease may be prevented in large measure by the use of a fungicide known as Bordeaux mixture.

From Project Gutenberg

The bearing of this question upon the relation of a fungicide to its efficiency is apparent.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• defoliant
• insecticide
• pesticide