1. a chemical substance used to kill or inhibit the growth of fungi
Usage: commonly used in agriculture and horticulture

Examples

• The farmer applied fungicide to the wheat crop to prevent rust disease.
• Gardeners often use fungicide on roses to protect them from powdery mildew.
• This fungicide is safe for use on vegetables up to the day of harvest.
• The new fungicide proved effective against the fungal infection on the apple trees.
• Fungicide sprays must be applied regularly during humid weather when fungi thrive.
• The label on the fungicide container lists all the crops it can be used on.