fungistat

[ fuhn-juh-stat, fuhng-guh- ]

noun

1. a fungistatic substance or preparation.

fungistat

/ ˈfʌndʒɪˌstæt /

noun

1. a substance that inhibits the growth of fungi

Derived Forms

• ˌfungiˈstatic, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fungistat¹

fungi- + -stat