fungicide
noun
fun·gi·cide
ˈfən-jə-ˌsīd 
ˈfəŋ-gə-
ˈfəŋ-gə-
: an agent that destroys fungi or inhibits their growth
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Brown patch a disease is causes yellow areas in many lawns; apply a fungicide as needed.
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
Dipping the fresh-cut end in rooting hormone may also increase the rate of success, both to stimulate root formation and to discourage stem rot (some products contain a fungicide).
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2025
Avoid overcrowding your tree and use appropriate fungicides if a disease becomes serious.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
Try pruning out the dead back into green stems and then spraying the plants with a systemic fungicide following label instructions.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2025
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
Dipping the fresh-cut end in rooting hormone may also increase the rate of success, both to stimulate root formation and to discourage stem rot (some products contain a fungicide).
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2025
Avoid overcrowding your tree and use appropriate fungicides if a disease becomes serious.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
Try pruning out the dead back into green stems and then spraying the plants with a systemic fungicide following label instructions.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Fungicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fungicide. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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fungicide
noun
fun·gi·cide
ˈfən-jə-ˌsīd
ˈfəŋ-gə-
: a substance that destroys fungi
fungicidal
adjective
ˌfən-jə-ˈsīd-ᵊl
ˌfəŋ-gə-
Medical Definition
fungicide
noun
fun·gi·cide
ˈfən-jə-ˌsīd
ˈfəŋ-gə-
ˈfəŋ-gə-
: an agent that destroys fungi or inhibits their growth
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