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fungicide

UK/ˈfʌŋɡɪsaɪd/US/'fʌndʒisaid/
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A chemical substance used to kill or prevent the growth of fungi.

杀真菌剂,杀菌剂。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
fungiroot
+
cidekilling, cutting
=fungicide

fungi (plural of fungus) + cide (killer) = a fungus-killer. Same naming pattern as pesticide.

Root cid still carries 44 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.apply fungicide施用杀菌剂
  • 2.fungicide treatment杀菌剂处理

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Grape growers spray fungicide to protect the vines from mildew.

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