fungicide

fungicide definition - medical

fun·gi·cide (fŭnˈjĭ-sīdˌ, fŭngˈgĭ-)

noun
A chemical substance that destroys or inhibits the growth of fungi.

Related Forms:

  • funˌgi·cidˈal (-sīdˈl) adjective

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