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fungicide
[ fuhn-juh-sahyd, fuhng-guh- ]
/ ˈfʌn dʒəˌsaɪd, ˈfʌŋ gə- /
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noun
a substance or preparation, as a spray or dust, used for destroying fungi.
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OTHER WORDS FROM fungicide
fun·gi·cid·al, adjectivefun·gi·cid·al·ly, adverbWords nearby fungicide
fungate, fungemia, fungi, fungible, fungible issue, fungicide, fungiform, fungiform papilla, Fungi Imperfecti, fungistat, fungistatic
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British Dictionary definitions for fungicide
fungicide
/ (ˈfʌndʒɪˌsaɪd) /
noun
a substance or agent that destroys or is capable of destroying fungi
Derived forms of fungicide
fungicidal, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for fungicide
fungicide
[ fÅn′jÄ-sÄ«d′, fÅng′gÄ- ]
n.
A chemical substance that destroys or inhibits the growth of fungi.
Other words from fungicide
fun′gi•cid′al (-sīd′l) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for fungicide
fungicide
[ fÅn′jÄ-sÄ«d′, fÅng′gÄ-sÄ«d′ ]
A pesticide used to kill fungi, especially those that cause disease. Streptomycin is a fungicide. Compare herbicide insecticide rodenticide.
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