podilegous

/pɒdaɪˈliːdʒəs, -ˈlɪdʒəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or showing a tendency to destroy or damage something, especially by means of disease.

“The podilegious fungus was found to be affecting the local ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • deleterious
  • pathogenic

Antonyms

  • beneficial
  • nonpathogenic