English Explanatory Dictionary

fungicide

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A substance used to kill fungus, whether yeasts, molds, mildews, or mushrooms.

Pronunciation

/ˈfʌŋɡɪsaɪd/ /ˈfʌnd͡ʒɪsaɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fungicide.wav

Word forms

fungicide fungicides

Etymology

From fungi- + -cide.

Synonyms

fungicidal mycocide mycocidal

Related words

fungal fungus iminoctadine

Derived words

antifungicide biofungicide nanofungicide nonfungicide
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