Definition

A chemical that kills or stops the growth of fungi, which are organisms that can cause diseases in plants and animals.

Example

Farmers often use fungicide to protect their crops from fungal infections.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of fungicide?

Yeah, it's used to get rid of mold and stuff, right?

Exactly! I was thinking of using it in my garden this weekend.

That sounds like a good plan to keep the plants healthy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fungicide → It is formed from "fungus" (from Latin *fungus*, meaning mushroom or fungus) and "-cide" (from Latin *caedere*, meaning to kill). The word "fungicide" refers to a substance that kills fungi.

Memory Tip

Think of a substance that 'kills' ('-cide') 'fungi' ('fungus') — that's why fungicide means something that kills fungi.

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