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Recent Examples of fungicide
Mercury has been used in the manufacture of chlorine and caustic soda, in cement production, as a coolant in nuclear reactors, in fungicides, reagents, embalming, batteries, preservatives, antiseptics, and cosmetics.
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Sallie Tisdale, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Systemic fungicides labeled for leaf spot control seem to be somewhat effective.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
The apple varieties whose flavors are familiar from the supermarket, such as Granny Smith, Fuji or Honeycrisp, are sprayed regularly with fungicides and other chemicals in commercial orchards.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
Otherwise, use of a fungicide labeled for rust control on ornamentals would be helpful.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
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Sallie Tisdale, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Systemic fungicides labeled for leaf spot control seem to be somewhat effective.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
The apple varieties whose flavors are familiar from the supermarket, such as Granny Smith, Fuji or Honeycrisp, are sprayed regularly with fungicides and other chemicals in commercial orchards.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
Otherwise, use of a fungicide labeled for rust control on ornamentals would be helpful.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fungicide
Noun
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Basically by definition, non-organic, conventional foods are exposed to synthetic pesticides and herbicides like glyphosate.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2025
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These are industrial operations dependent on fossil fuels not just as diesel for tractors, but also for large quantities of fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides.—
Bartolomeo Sala,
The Dial,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In a study published in the journal Mutation Research, University of Washington researchers found that exposure to the pesticide raises the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma by 41%.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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What about all the pesticides and herbicides and hormones and antibiotics and bioengineering in conventional foods?—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Avoid toxin exposure: Minimize contact with chemicals like cleaning products, insecticides, and aerosol products.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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Magnolia scale insects’ waxy coating protects them when they are directly sprayed with insecticides, which would also kill their natural insect enemies.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Chemical components of pesticides were found in four of the products — inhaling certain pesticides through marijuana smoking poses a risk of harmful toxicants entering the lungs and bloodstream.—
Ben Markus - Colorado Public Radio,
NPR,
4 Feb. 2025
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Nonetheless, the researchers also acknowledged that realizing such goals will be complex, as U.S. regulators typically consider risks associated with individual toxicants, rather than the complex mixtures that exist in wastewater.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Fungicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fungicide. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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