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ANTIFUNGAL
fungicidal, antifungal
(adjective) capable of destroying fungi
antifungal, antifungal agent, fungicide, antimycotic, antimycotic agent
(noun) any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
antifungal (comparative more antifungal, superlative most antifungal)
(pharmaceutical effect) That inhibits the growth of fungi; antimycotic.
Noun
antifungal (plural antifungals)
(pharmaceutical drug) A drug that inhibits the growth of fungi.
Source: Wiktionary
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