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fungal
[ fuhng-guhl ]
ˈfungal
/ ˈfʌŋɡəl /
adjective
- of, derived from, or caused by a fungus or fungi
a fungal disease
fungal spores
Other Words From
- an·ti·fun·gal adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Mild winter rains spur the nuts to grow, while dry summers ensure they don’t fall victim to fungal infections before harvest.
Finally, there is one genius fungal cell that wakes up in the middle of the night and thinks, “I’ve got it!”
It didn’t completely prevent infection, but seemed to curb fungal overgrowth.
The team also extracted DNA from worm poop and guts to examine differences in microbes among the jumping worm species, and tested the soils for bacterial and fungal changes.
Heavy metals accumulate within fungal tissues, which can then be removed and disposed of safely.
The huge hit U.K. medical show Embarrassing Bodies has treated armpit abscesses, fungal infections, and much worse.
For a grape of this parentage, it is remarkably free from fungal diseases.
In America it has never gained great popularity on account of its susceptibility to fungal diseases.
It is somewhat susceptible to fungal diseases, mildew especially, and needs more than ordinary care.
The vines are productive and are reported to be unusually free from attacks of fungal diseases.
At best it is not a northern grape, ripening its fruit in New York only occasionally, and is much subject to fungal diseases.
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