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Fungicide (Noun)

Any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Copper-based products are commonly used as a fungicide in gardening to prevent the spread of fungal diseases.
Farmers applied a fungicide to the crops to control the fungal infections that had begun to spread.
The fungicide treatment was applied to the affected area of the tree to stop the progression of the disease.
To prevent fungal growth, garlic can be used as a natural fungicide in gardens and indoor spaces.
The company developed a new organic fungicide that was safer for the environment and just as effective as traditional chemical treatments.