AGROCHEMICAL

Agrochemical

Agrochemical, a contraction of agricultural chemical, is a generic term for the various chemical products used in agriculture. In most cases, agrichemical refers to the broad range of pesticides, including insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides. It may also include synthetic fertilizers, hormones and other chemical growth agents, and concentrated stores of raw animal manure.

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agrochemical

Noun

  1. A chemical compound, such as a hormone, fungicide, or insecticide, that improves the production of crops
  2. A compound or product derived from farmed plants


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