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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depletion curve

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

In hydraulics, a graphical representation of water depletion from storage-stream channels, surface soil, and groundwater. A depletion curve can be drawn for base flow, direct ...

depressurization

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A condition that occurs when the air pressure inside a structure is lower that the air pressure outdoors. Depressurization can occur when household appliances such as fireplaces ...

dermal absorption/penetration

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Process by which a chemical penetrates the skin and enters the body as an internal dose.

dermal toxicity

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The ability of a pesticide or toxic chemical to poison people or animals by contact with the skin. (See: contact pesticide.)

des

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A synthetic estrogen, diethylstilbestrol is used as a growth stimulant in food animals. Residues in meat are thought to be carcinogenic.

desalination

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

[Desalinization] (1) Removing salts from ocean or brackish water by using various technologies. (2) Removal of salts from soil by artificial means, usually leaching.