fungicide
[fuhn-juh-sahyd, fuhng-guh-]
Origin of fungicide
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If, however, the fungicide is upon the plant before the fungus is, the parasite may not be able to obtain a foothold.
The Practical Garden-BookC. E. Hunn
There appears to be an idea held in some quarters that sodium bisulphite may be so employed as a fungicide.
The Preparation of Plantation RubberSidney Morgan
Minor uses were in agriculture as a fungicide and insecticide, in vulcanizing rubber, and in the manufacture of gunpowder.
The Economic Aspect of GeologyC. K. Leith
The bearing of this question upon the relation of a fungicide to its efficiency is apparent.
Fungicide: a substance used to kill or prevent the growth of fungi; for example, Bordeaux Mixture or copper sulphate.
Agriculture for BeginnersCharles William Burkett
fungicide
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fungicide
[fŭn′jĭ-sīd′, fŭng′gĭ-]
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fungicide
[fŭn′jĭ-sīd′, fŭng′gĭ-sīd′]
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