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Fungicidal: meaning, definitions and examples

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fungicidal

 

[ ˌfʌn.dʒɪˈsaɪ.dl̩ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

used in agriculture

Capable of destroying fungi.

Synonyms

antifungal, fungistatic

Examples of usage

  • This fungicidal spray will help protect the plants from fungal infections.
  • Farmers often use fungicidal treatments to prevent crop damage.
Context #2 | Adjective

general usage

Relating to or used for killing fungi.

Synonyms

antifungal, fungistatic

Examples of usage

  • The fungicidal properties of this medication make it effective against fungal infections.
  • The fungicidal effect of the cleaning solution helps eliminate mold and mildew.

Translations

Translations of the word "fungicidal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fungicida

🇮🇳 फफूंदनाशी

🇩🇪 fungizid

🇮🇩 fungisida

🇺🇦 фунгіцидний

🇵🇱 grzybobójczy

🇯🇵 殺菌剤 (さっきんざい)

🇫🇷 fongicide

🇪🇸 fungicida

🇹🇷 fungisit

🇰🇷 살균제 (살균의)

🇸🇦 مبيد فطري

🇨🇿 fungicidní

🇸🇰 fungicídny

🇨🇳 杀菌剂 (shājūn jì)

🇸🇮 fungicidni

🇮🇸 sveppaeitur

🇰🇿 фунгицид

🇬🇪 სოკოსმაწარმოებელო (sokosmaṭsarmoebelo)

🇦🇿 funqisid

🇲🇽 fungicida

Etymology

The term 'fungicidal' is derived from the combination of 'fungi' (plural of fungus) and 'cidal' (from Latin 'caedere' meaning 'to kill'). It first appeared in the early 20th century as a descriptor for substances or treatments that can kill fungi. Fungal diseases have long been a concern in agriculture, leading to the development of fungicidal solutions to protect crops and plants.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,857, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.