Fungitoxic

/ˌfʌndʒɪˈtɒksɪk/ adjective

Definition

Poisonous or toxic to fungi; capable of killing or destroying fungal organisms.

Etymology

From Latin fungus + Greek toxikon (poison) + -ic, creating 'fungus-poisoning.' This pharmacological and agricultural term emerged in the early 20th century with the development of synthetic fungicides.

Kelly Says

Copper sulfate, sulfur, and modern azole drugs are all fungitoxic—they literally poison the internal machinery of fungi in ways that don't harm human cells as much.

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