Agricultural chemicals

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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smelter

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A facility that melts or fuses ore, often with an accompanying chemical change, to separate its metal content. Emissions cause pollution. "Smelting" is the process involved.

smog

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Air pollution typically associated with oxidants. (See: photochemical smog.)

smoke

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Particles suspended in air after incomplete combustion.

soft detergents

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Cleaning agents that break down in nature.

soft water

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Any water that does not contain a significant amount of dissolved minerals such as salts of calcium or magnesium.

soil adsorption field

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A sub-surface area containing a trench or bed with clean stones and a system of piping through which treated sewage may seep into the surrounding soil for further treatment and ...