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fungistatic

[ fʌnˈdʒɪstætɪk ]

Adjective

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used in microbiology

Preventing the growth or reproduction of fungi.

Synonyms

antifungal, fungicidal.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
fungistatic	Again refers to substances that inhibit fungal growth, commonly used in medical treatments or agricultural applications where slowing down the spread of fungi is the goal. After using a fungistatic solution, the spread of the infection was halted. Applying fungistatic agents in the early stages of fungal growth can prevent it from becoming a bigger problem.
antifungal	Commonly used in medical, pharmaceutical, and agricultural settings to describe substances that prevent or treat fungal infections. It is a broad term that can include both fungistatic and fungicidal agents. She was prescribed an antifungal medication to treat her yeast infection. Antifungal sprays are essential for keeping the garden free from mildew and other fungal problems.
fungicidal	Used to describe substances that actively kill fungi. Applicable in situations where it is necessary to completely eliminate the fungi, often used in medical or agricultural environments to ensure no fungal survival. The fungicidal properties of this treatment are effective in completely eradicating the mold in your home. Fungicidal sprays are essential for vineyards to protect grape crops from destructive fungi.

Word

Description / Examples

fungistatic

Again refers to substances that inhibit fungal growth, commonly used in medical treatments or agricultural applications where slowing down the spread of fungi is the goal.

After using a fungistatic solution, the spread of the infection was halted.
Applying fungistatic agents in the early stages of fungal growth can prevent it from becoming a bigger problem.

antifungal

Commonly used in medical, pharmaceutical, and agricultural settings to describe substances that prevent or treat fungal infections. It is a broad term that can include both fungistatic and fungicidal agents.

She was prescribed an antifungal medication to treat her yeast infection.
Antifungal sprays are essential for keeping the garden free from mildew and other fungal problems.

fungicidal

Used to describe substances that actively kill fungi. Applicable in situations where it is necessary to completely eliminate the fungi, often used in medical or agricultural environments to ensure no fungal survival.

The fungicidal properties of this treatment are effective in completely eradicating the mold in your home.
Fungicidal sprays are essential for vineyards to protect grape crops from destructive fungi.

Examples of usage

The fungistatic properties of the chemical compound make it ideal for preserving food.
Many antifungal medications are fungistatic, inhibiting the growth of fungi without killing them.

Translations

Translations of the word "fungistatic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fungistático

🇮🇳 फंगिस्टेटिक

🇩🇪 fungistatisch

🇮🇩 fungistatik

🇺🇦 фунгістатичний

🇵🇱 fungistatyczny

🇯🇵 静菌性

🇫🇷 fongistatique

🇪🇸 fungistático

🇹🇷 fungistatik

🇰🇷 정균성

🇸🇦 فطري

🇨🇿 fungistatický

🇸🇰 fungistatický

🇨🇳 抑菌性

🇸🇮 fungistatičen

🇮🇸 sveppastillandi

🇰🇿 фунгистатикалық

🇬🇪 სოკოთი

🇦🇿 fungistatik

🇲🇽 fungistático

Etymology

The term 'fungistatic' is derived from the combination of 'fungi' and 'static,' indicating the ability to halt the growth of fungi. The concept of fungistatic agents has been crucial in various fields such as food preservation, medicine, and agriculture to control fungal growth and infections.