noun
- chemical substances used to kill or prevent the growth of fungi
Usage: plural form of fungicide
Examples
- The farmer applied fungicides to protect the crops from disease.
- Many fungicides are toxic to humans and should be handled carefully.
- Organic gardeners prefer natural fungicides over synthetic chemicals.
- The vineyard uses copper-based fungicides to prevent grape rot.
- Some fungicides can harm beneficial insects in the garden.
- Agricultural fungicides help increase crop yields worldwide.