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fusarium

Syllabification: (fu·sar·i·um)
Pronunciation: /fyo͝oˈzerēəm/
Definition of fusarium

noun

  • a mold of a large genus, many of which cause plant diseases, especially wilting.
    • Genus Fusarium, subdivision Deuteromycotina.
  • infestation with fusarium or related molds.

Origin:

early 20th century: modern Latin, from Latin fusus 'spindle'

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