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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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.
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Sarah Garone, Health, 25 Nov. 2024
A number of general disease-control fungicides found at garden centers list rust control on their labels.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
If powdery mildew is present, try spraying a fungicide on the leaves according to the direction.
—Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2024
Once in the environment, antibiotics and fungicides can affect organisms that are already present.
—Maryn McKenna, WIRED, 7 Feb. 2023
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Sarah Garone, Health, 25 Nov. 2024
A number of general disease-control fungicides found at garden centers list rust control on their labels.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
If powdery mildew is present, try spraying a fungicide on the leaves according to the direction.
—Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2024
Once in the environment, antibiotics and fungicides can affect organisms that are already present.
—Maryn McKenna, WIRED, 7 Feb. 2023
See all Example Sentences for fungicide
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“Fungicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fungicide. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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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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