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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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toxic concentration

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The concentration at which a substance produces a toxic effect.

toxic dose

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The dose level at which a substance produces a toxic effect.

toxic pollutants

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Materials that cause death, disease, or birth defects in organisms that ingest or absorb them. The quantities and exposures necessary to cause these effects can vary widely.

toxic release inventory

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Database of toxic releases in the United States compiled from SARA Title III Section 313 reports.

toxic waste

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A waste that can produce injury if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin.

toxicant

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A harmful substance or agent that may injure an exposed organism.

toxicity assessment

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Characterization of the toxicological properties and effects of a chemical, with special emphasis on establishment of dose-response characteristics.