bordeaux mixture

Bor·deaux mix·ture

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Definitions of bordeaux mixture words

noun bordeaux mixture a fungicide consisting of a solution of equal quantities of copper sulphate and quicklime 3
noun bordeaux mixture a mixture of lime, water, and copper sulfate, sprayed on plants to kill insects and fungi: used extensively before the development of modern fungicides 3
noun bordeaux mixture a fungicide consisting of a mixture of copper sulfate, lime, and water. 1

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

1890-95; free translation of French bouillie bordelaise. See boil1, Bordelaise

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