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fungicide

noun fun·gi·cide \ˈfən-jə-ˌsīd, ˈfəŋ-gə-\

: a substance that kills fungi

Full Definition of FUNGICIDE

:  an agent that destroys fungi or inhibits their growth
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Origin of FUNGICIDE

International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use: 1889
FUNGICIDE Defined for Kids

fungicide

noun fun·gi·cide \ˈfən-jə-ˌsīd\

Definition of FUNGICIDE for Kids

:  a substance used to kill fungi
fun·gi·cid·al \ˌfən-jə-ˈsī-dəl\ adjective
Medical Dictionary

fungicide

noun fun·gi·cide \ˈfən-jə-ˌsīd, ˈfəŋ-gə-\

Medical Definition of FUNGICIDE

:  an agent that destroys fungi or inhibits their growth

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