Bordeaux mixture

noun

, Horticulture.

1. a fungicide consisting of a mixture of copper sulfate, lime, and water.

Bordeaux mixture

noun

1. horticulture a fungicide consisting of a solution of equal quantities of copper sulphate and quicklime

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bordeaux mixture¹

1890–95; free translation of French bouillie bordelaise. See boil ¹, Bordelaise

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bordeaux mixture¹

C19: loose translation of French bouillie bordelaise , from bouillir to boil + bordelais of Bordeaux

Example Sentences

Whilst Bordeaux Mixture is the best general fungicide, it discolors the plants until it washes off.

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It is not satisfactorily controlled by bordeaux mixture alone.

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In most seasons, too, unremitting warfare must be kept up with bordeaux mixture to check mildew.

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Spraying with bordeaux mixture as indicated for black-rot will keep downy mildew in check.

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The disease is combatted by dusting with flowers of sulphur or by spraying with bordeaux mixture as for black-rot.

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