Definition

A chemical substance used to kill fungi and protect plants in agriculture.

Example

Farmers often use captan to prevent fungal diseases in their crops.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new captan fungicide they are using on farms?

Yeah, I read that it helps protect crops from diseases.

I wonder how effective it really is compared to other options.

Me too! It's interesting to see how science is improving agriculture.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'captan' originates from the Latin 'capere' (meaning to seize or take) and the suffix '-tan', which is a variant of '-an' used in chemical nomenclature. 'Captan' refers to a chemical compound that acts by seizing or taking control of fungal growth.

Memory Tip

Think of 'capere' meaning to 'seize' — that's why 'captan' is a substance that seizes or controls fungal growth.

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