fungicides

[/ˈfʌndʒɪsaɪdz/]
nounpl: fungicides
fungicidas
1. Chemical substances or biological agents used to kill or inhibit the growth of fungi and fungal diseases in plants, crops, or other organisms
Farmers applied fungicides to protect their wheat crops from mildew.
Os agricultores aplicaram fungicidas para proteger suas plantações de trigo do oídio.
2. Medications or treatments used to treat fungal infections in humans or animals
The dermatologist prescribed fungicides to treat the patient's nail infection.
O dermatologista prescreveu fungicidas para tratar a infecção fúngica das unhas do paciente.
Fungicides are essential in both Brazilian and American agricultural practices, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions where fungal diseases thrive. In Brazil, their use is heavily regulated by ANVISA (pharmaceutical) and MAPA (agriculture). The term is technical and used across both agricultural and pharmaceutical industries in English and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
antifungal agentsfungal inhibitorsantifungals
Antonyms / Antônimos
fungal promoters

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fungicidas
Standard term used in agricultural and medical contexts throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fungicidas
Common usage in agribusiness sector
São Paulo
fungicidas
Widely used in agricultural production and pharmaceuticals industry
Portugal
fungicidas
Standard European Portuguese term; used identically in agricultural and medical contexts

Related Words

pesticidesherbicidesinsecticidesfungal diseaseagriculturemycology

Related Idioms & Phrases

spray fungicides
apply fungicides
fungicide-resistant
organic fungicides
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