fungal

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"This molecule is nature's anti-fungal," says Clardy, "and it looks like there are a lot of them."

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  1. adjective Of, relating to, resembling, or characteristic of a fungus.
  2. adjective Caused by a fungus.

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  • The enzymes re-manufactured the hydrocarbons into carbohydrates -- fungal sugars. —  Paul Stamets on 6 ways mushrooms can save the world
  • "Long-term fungal inhibitory activity of water-soluble extract from Amaranthus spp. seeds during storage of gluten-free and wheat flour breads" —  BakeryAndSnacks RSS
  • "This molecule is nature's anti-fungal," says Clardy, "and it looks like there are a lot of them." —  YubaNet.com
  • Pond Goldfish Treatment is an ideal all round treatment, which will cure most common parasite, fungal, and bacterial infections. —  We Blog A Lot
  • Over the years, Simeon's foot enlarged as the fungal infection spread. —  Nicholas D. Kristof
 

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  1. from New Latin fungalis, from fungus, fungus: see fungus.
 

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/ˈfəŋgəl/
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