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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Since there was some disease activity, apply a copper fungicide following label instructions.
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
Then install the new sod and apply a turf fungicide.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
Neem oil is a natural fungicide that helps to control common apple diseases like apple scab, rust and powdery mildew.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
In most cases, spray with a garden-safe fungicide instead.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
Then install the new sod and apply a turf fungicide.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
Neem oil is a natural fungicide that helps to control common apple diseases like apple scab, rust and powdery mildew.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
In most cases, spray with a garden-safe fungicide instead.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
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 23 Jun. 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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