Fungicide

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Technical Term

Used mostly in scientific, agricultural, and horticultural contexts, not in everyday conversation.

The gardener explained that the roses needed a fungicide to prevent black spot disease.

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Protection Measure

Mentioned in the context of protecting plants, often as a preventative action before fungi appear.

The farmers applied fungicide in early spring to safeguard their crops.

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Resistance Concern

Brings up issues of fungicide overuse leading to fungi evolving resistance, a critical agricultural challenge.

There's a growing concern among scientists about fungicide resistance in crop pests.