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fungicide definition

fungi·cide (fun′jə sīd′, fuŋ′gə-)

noun

any substance that kills fungi or their spores

Etymology: fungi- + -cide

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fungicide Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • apply: The quantity of fungicide applied to sugar beet is low in comparison to other crops.

Adjective modifier

  • systemic: Regular spraying with a systemic fungicide helps control black spotting.

Modifies a noun

  • spray: The main method to control ear blight in the UK is a fungicide ear spray.

Noun used with modifier

  • strobilurin: Now is also the time to use a strobilurin fungicide.
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