BusinessJuly 17, 2026
fungicide
/ˈfʌndʒɪsaɪd/
Definition
A chemical substance designed to kill or inhibit the growth of fungi, especially those that damage crops.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'fungus' (mushroom) and 'caedere' (to kill). The suffix '-cide' is commonly used in English to denote agents that destroy specific organisms.
In the news
In this article, the term refers to the primary product being developed by Ichor Agriculture to protect plants using environmentally friendly, repurposed chemical compounds.
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