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antifungal

/ˌæn.tiˈfʌŋ.ɡəl/

Traduction: Qualifie une substance ou un traitement qui détruit les champignons ou empêche leur croissance., Substantif désignant tout agent qui détruit ou empêche la croissance des champignons.

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adjective

/ˌæn.tiˈfʌŋ.ɡəl/C2formalmedical
  • frQualifie une substance ou un traitement qui détruit les champignons ou empêche leur croissance.

Describes a substance or treatment that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi.

  1. Destroying or preventing fungal growthB2formalmedical

    Capable of destroying fungi or inhibiting their growth.

    frantifongique

    • The doctor prescribed an antifungal cream for the skin infection.
    • Antifungal medications are used to treat athlete's foot.
    • Some plants produce natural antifungal compounds.

    Synonymesantimycoticfungicidal

  2. Agent that destroys fungiB2formalmedical

    Any substance or agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi.

    frAntifongique (agent)

    • This antifungal is effective against a wide range of fungal species.
    • The laboratory tested a new antifungal on the culture.
    • Antifungals are often used in agriculture to protect crops.

    Synonymesantimycoticfungicidalfungicide

Formes
  • more antifungal comparative form
  • most antifungal superlative form

noun

/ˌæn.tiˈfʌŋ.ɡəl/C1formalmedical
  • frSubstantif désignant tout agent qui détruit ou empêche la croissance des champignons.

A noun referring to any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi.

  1. Antifungal agentB2formalmedical

    A substance or medication that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi.

    frAntifongique

    • The doctor prescribed an antifungal for the skin infection.
    • This antifungal is effective against athlete's foot.
    • She applied the antifungal cream twice a day.

    Synonymesantimycoticfungicide

Formes
  • antifungals plural form
  • antifungals' possessive plural form
  • antifungal's possessive singular form