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Definition of fungicide

fungicide

/ˈfʌn.dʒɪ.saɪd/
fun · gi · cide
Plural:fungicides
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Adjective:fungicidal
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fungicide Lexical Profile

fungicide Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A chemical substance or biological agent used to kill or inhibit the growth of fungi and their spores, especially in agriculture, gardening, and medicine.

Example

"The vineyard owner applied a copper-based fungicide to protect the grapevines from powdery mildew."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

funfair
funfest
fungal
fungicide
fungus
funhouse
funk

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from Latin 'fungus' (mushroom) combined with the suffix '-cide' (from Latin 'caedere', meaning 'to cut down' or 'to kill').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fungicide. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fungicide
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