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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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nutrient pollution
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
Contamination of water resources by excessive inputs of nutrients. In surface waters, excess algal production is a major concern.
ocean discharge waiver
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
A variance from Clean Water Act requirements for discharges into marine waters.
odor threshold
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
The minimum odor of a water or air sample that can just be detected after successive dilutions with odorless water. Also called threshold odor.
oecd guidelines
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
Testing guidelines prepared by the Organization of Economic and Cooperative Development of the United Nations. They assist in preparation of protocols for studies of toxicology, ...
off-site facility
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
A hazardous waste treatment, storage or disposal area that is located away from the generating site.
office paper
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
High grade papers such as copier paper, computer printout, and stationary almost entirely made of uncoated chemical pulp, although some ground wood is used. Such waste is also ...
recombinant bacteria
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
A microorganism whose genetic makeup has been altered by deliberate introduction of new genetic elements. The offspring of these altered bacteria also contain these new genetic ...
Sub-categories
- Fungicides (58)
- Herbicides (125)
- Insecticides (20)
- Nitrogen fertilizers (16)
- Organic fertilizers (43)
- Pesticides (35135)
- Potassium fertilizers (300)
- Urea (21)