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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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bod5
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
The amount of dissolved oxygen consumed in five days by biological processes breaking down organic matter.
body burden
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
The amount of a chemical stored in the body at a given time, especially a potential toxin in the body as the result of exposure.
bog
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
A type of wetland that accumulates appreciable peat deposits. Bogs depend primarily on precipitation for their water source, and are usually acidic and rich in plant residue with ...
boiler
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
A vessel designed to transfer heat produced by combustion or electric resistance to water. Boilers may provide hot water or steam.
botanical pesticide
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
A pesticide whose active ingredient is a plant-produced chemical such as nicotine or strychnine. Also called a plant-derived pesticide.
bottle bill
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
Proposed or enacted legislation which requires a returnable deposit on beer or soda containers and provides for retail store or other redemption. Such legislation is designed to ...
Sub-categories
- Fungicides (58)
- Herbicides (125)
- Insecticides (20)
- Nitrogen fertilizers (16)
- Organic fertilizers (43)
- Pesticides (35135)
- Potassium fertilizers (300)
- Urea (21)