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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bottom ash

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The non-airborne combustion residue from burning pulverized coal in a boiler; the material which falls to the bottom of the boiler and is removed mechanically; a concentration of ...

bottom land hardwoods

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Forested freshwater wetlands adjacent to rivers in the southeastern United States, especially valuable for wildlife breeding, nesting and habitat.

bounding estimate

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

An estimate of exposure, dose, or risk that is higher than that incurred by the person in the population with the currently highest exposure, dose, or risk. Bounding estimates are ...

breakpoint chlorination

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Addition of chlorine to water until the chlorine demand has been satisfied.

breakthrough

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A crack or break in a filter bed that allows the passage of floc or particulate matter through a filter; will cause an increase in filter effluent turbidity.