antifungal agent

noun phrase

Meaning

A substance used to kill or inhibit the growth of fungi.

Examples

Many common skin creams contain an antifungal agent to treat athlete's foot.
The laboratory tested the new antifungal agent against several strains of yeast.

Synonyms: antifungal, antimycotic, fungicide, remedy

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antifungal agent

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˌæntiˈfʌŋɡəl ˈeɪdʒənt

Definition

A substance used to kill or inhibit the growth of fungi.

Examples

Many common skin creams contain an antifungal agent to treat athlete's foot.
The laboratory tested the new antifungal agent against several strains of yeast.

Synonyms of antifungal agent

Words with a similar meaning to antifungal agent:

antifungal
antimycotic
fungicide
remedy

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