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Agricultural chemicals

Includes chemicals designed for agricultural use for protection of crops from fungus and insects, as well as for the growth and protection of plants.

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surrogate data

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Data from studies of test organisms or a test substance that are used to estimate the characteristics or effects on another organism or substance.

surveillance system

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A series of monitoring devices designed to check on environmental conditions.

susceptibility analysis

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

An analysis to determine whether a Public Water Supply is subject to significant pollution from known potential sources.

suspect material

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Building material suspected of containing asbestos; e.g., surfacing material, floor tile, ceiling tile, thermal system insulation.

suspended loads

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Specific sediment particles maintained in the water column by turbulence and carried with the flow of water.

suspended solids

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Small particles of solid pollutants that float on the surface of, or are suspended in, sewage or other liquids. They resist removal by conventional means.

suspension culture

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Cells growing in a liquid nutrient medium.