fun·gi·cide (f n j -s d , fngg-)n. A chemical substance that destroys or inhibits the growth of fungi. fun gi·cidal (-sdl) adj.fun gi·cidal·ly adv. |
fungicide [ˈfʌndʒɪˌsaɪd]
n
(Chemistry) a substance or agent that destroys or is capable of destroying fungi
fungicidal adj
| fungicide (fnj-sd, fngg-sd) A pesticide used to kill fungi, especially those that cause disease. Streptomycin is a fungicide. Compare herbicideinsecticiderodenticide |
fungicide
a substance that kills fungi or retards the growth of spores.
See also: Killing, Plants
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | fungicide - any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi Bordeaux mixture - antifungal agent consisting of a solution of copper sulphate and quicklime Fulvicin, griseofulvin - a kind of penicillin (a fungicidal antibiotic with the trade name Fulvicin) produced by molds of the genus Penicillium Clioquinol, iodochlorhydroxyquin - drug used to treat certain fungal infection (as athlete's foot) itraconazole, Sporanox - an oral antifungal drug (trade name Sporanox) taken for cases of fungal nail disease miconazole, Monistat - an antifungal agent usually administered in the form of a nitrate (trade name Monistat) Mycostatin, Nystan, nystatin - an antifungal and antibiotic (trade names Mycostatin and Nystan) discovered in New York State; derived from soil fungi actinomycetes Lamisil, terbinafine - an oral antifungal drug (trade name Lamisil) used to treat cases of fungal nail disease thiabendazole - an antifungal agent and anthelmintic crystal violet, gentian violet - a green crystal (violet in water) used as a dye or stain or bactericide or fungicide or anthelmintic or burn treatment agent - a substance that exerts some force or effect |
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