fungal (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: ˈfʌŋɡəl
Definition
Relating to or caused by fungi, the group of organisms that includes mushrooms, molds, and yeasts.
Examples
The athlete developed a persistent fungal infection on his foot after using the communal showers.
Scientists are studying the fungal networks that allow trees in a forest to communicate with one another.
The old wooden beams in the attic had suffered significant fungal decay due to years of moisture exposure.
How to Use fungal
- fungal infection (collocation)
- a medical condition caused by a fungus — "She was prescribed a cream to treat her fungal infection."
- fungal growth (collocation)
- the physical development or presence of fungi — "The damp conditions encouraged rapid fungal growth on the walls."
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