fungal

adjective

fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl How to pronounce fungal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of fungi
2
: caused by a fungus
a fungal skin disease

Examples of fungal in a Sentence

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The thick-skinned grapes are prone to fungal disease such as botrytis. Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 Increase Air Circulation and Humidity Place a small fan near the seed starting area to keep the air moving and reduce damping off, a common fungal disease. Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025 Discard the dead plants and replant them in a different area of the garden since these fungal diseases can continue to live in the soil for years. Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025 This ability to prevent or inhibit fungal growth is believed to come from the organic acids and other plant compounds present in apple cider vinegar.5 3. Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fungal

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fungal was in 1842

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“Fungal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fungal. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

fungal

adjective
fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl How to pronounce fungal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or resembling fungi
2
: caused by a fungus
a fungal skin disease

Medical Definition

fungal

adjective
fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl How to pronounce fungal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of fungi
2
: caused by a fungus
fungal infections

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