fungicide
|fun/gi/cide|
B2
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/ˈfʌn.dʒɪˌsaɪd/
🇬🇧
/ˈfʌŋ.ɡɪˌsaɪd/
fungus killer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fungicide' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'fungus,' where 'fungus' meant 'mushroom' or 'fungus,' and the suffix '-cide' from Latin 'caedere' meant 'to kill.'
Historical Evolution
'fungus' combined with the suffix '-cide' to form the modern English word 'fungicide.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a substance that kills fungi,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical substance used to kill or inhibit the growth of fungi.
The farmer applied fungicide to protect the crops from fungal infections.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41