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Agriculture

The practice of cultivating soil, crops, and livestock and the preparation or marketing of those products.The practice of cultivating soil, crops, and livestock and the preparation or marketing of those products.

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unload

Agriculture; Animal feed

To release flow (usually directly to the reservoir), to prevent pressure being imposed on the system or portion of the system.

unloading valve

Agriculture; Animal feed

A valve which by-passes flow to tank when a set pressure is maintained on its pilot port.

utilization

Agriculture; Animal feed

The ability of the animal to make use of all the nutrients within the ration.

petfood

Agriculture; Animal feed

Feed intended for consumption by cats, dogs or any animals kept for the pleasure of its owner.

photocell

Agriculture; Animal feed

Device used to detect the presence of an object. A photocell is composed of a transmitter, which transmits an infrared signal to a receiver or reflector.

photosynthesis

Agriculture; Animal feed

A process that plants use to synthesize nutrients from water and minerals using sunlight.

pile

Agriculture; Animal feed

A long, heavy timber, round or square, driven deep into the ground to provide a secure foundation for structures built on soft, wet, or submerged sites (e.g., landing stages, ...