as in herbicide
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fungicide
But those perfect plants don’t grow that way without assistance; they are sprayed routinely with fungicides and insecticides, especially organophosphates, which kill insects by interfering with their nervous systems.
—
Maryn McKenna, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2025
Systemic fungicides labeled for leaf spot control seem to be somewhat effective.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
The apple varieties whose flavors are familiar from the supermarket, such as Granny Smith, Fuji or Honeycrisp, are sprayed regularly with fungicides and other chemicals in commercial orchards.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
Otherwise, use of a fungicide labeled for rust control on ornamentals would be helpful.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fungicide
Maryn McKenna, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2025
Systemic fungicides labeled for leaf spot control seem to be somewhat effective.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
The apple varieties whose flavors are familiar from the supermarket, such as Granny Smith, Fuji or Honeycrisp, are sprayed regularly with fungicides and other chemicals in commercial orchards.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
Otherwise, use of a fungicide labeled for rust control on ornamentals would be helpful.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fungicide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fungicide
Noun
-
Some of these products contain herbicides to ensure the tree does not sprout from the base.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
-
What are the benefits of using selective herbicides?—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Now, keep in mind that fish are very sensitive to both natural and synthetic pesticides, so don't spray anywhere near the water.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
-
Its cause isn’t fully understood, but factors including genetics as well as advanced parental age, prenatal exposure to air pollution or certain pesticides, and other environmental influences are thought to play a role.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The chief causes of the decline include habitat destruction, drier and hotter climate because of climate change and insecticide use.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
-
Control Asian psyllids; apply an insecticide labeled for citrus at each flush of growth.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Chemical components of pesticides were found in four of the products — inhaling certain pesticides through marijuana smoking poses a risk of harmful toxicants entering the lungs and bloodstream.—
Ben Markus - Colorado Public Radio,
NPR,
4 Feb. 2025
-
Nonetheless, the researchers also acknowledged that realizing such goals will be complex, as U.S. regulators typically consider risks associated with individual toxicants, rather than the complex mixtures that exist in wastewater.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
6 Jan. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Fungicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fungicide. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share