Fungitoxicity

/ˌfʌndʒɪtɒkˈsɪsɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality or degree of being poisonous or toxic to fungi.

Etymology

From fungitoxic + -ity (noun suffix), forming the abstract noun describing toxicity toward fungi. This technical term emerged in pharmacology and agricultural chemistry in the 20th century.

Kelly Says

Scientists measure fungitoxicity in parts per million—some antifungal compounds are so potent that even a grain of salt's worth dissolved in an Olympic swimming pool would kill certain fungi.

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