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fungistatic

[fuhn-juh-stat-ik, fuhng-guh-]
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adjective
  1. (of a substance or preparation) inhibiting the growth of a fungus.
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Origin of fungistatic

1920–25; fungi- + static
Related formsfun·gi·stat·i·cal·ly, adverb
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fungistatic

(fŭn′jĭ-stăt′ĭk, fŭng′gĭ-)
adj.
  1. Having an inhibiting effect upon the growth and reproduction of fungi without destroying them.
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