fungicide
noun
fun·gi·cide
ˈfən-jə-ˌsīd 
ˈfəŋ-gə-
ˈfəŋ-gə-
: an agent that destroys fungi or inhibits their growth
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Sometimes brown or large patch, a disease, affects St. Augustine lawns and a fungicide could be applied if this has been a problem in the past.
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
The university said at the time that researchers were controlling the disease with fungicide.
—Kunle Falayi, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Four of the most common pesticides found on the Dirty Dozen list are fungicides, which are used to control fungus and mold.
—Todd A. Price, The Tennessean, 5 Apr. 2024
Other organic practices that might raise risk, Warriner said, include not adding chlorine to wash water, potentially causing cross-contamination during post-harvest washing, or using fungicide alternatives that are less effective than traditional fungicides at killing foodborne pathogens.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 25 Nov. 2024
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
The university said at the time that researchers were controlling the disease with fungicide.
—Kunle Falayi, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Four of the most common pesticides found on the Dirty Dozen list are fungicides, which are used to control fungus and mold.
—Todd A. Price, The Tennessean, 5 Apr. 2024
Other organic practices that might raise risk, Warriner said, include not adding chlorine to wash water, potentially causing cross-contamination during post-harvest washing, or using fungicide alternatives that are less effective than traditional fungicides at killing foodborne pathogens.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Fungicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fungicide. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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fungicide
noun
fun·gi·cide
ˈfən-jə-ˌsīd
ˈfəŋ-gə-
: a substance that destroys fungi
fungicidal
adjective
ˌfən-jə-ˈsīd-ᵊl
ˌfəŋ-gə-
Medical Definition
fungicide
noun
fun·gi·cide
ˈfən-jə-ˌsīd
ˈfəŋ-gə-
ˈfəŋ-gə-
: an agent that destroys fungi or inhibits their growth
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