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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representative sample

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A portion of material or water that is as nearly identical in content and consistency as possible to that in the larger body of material or water being sampled.

reregistration

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The reevaluation and relicensing of existing pesticides originally registered prior to current scientific and regulatory standards. EPA reregisters pesticides through its ...

reserve capacity

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Extra treatment capacity built into solid waste and wastewater treatment plants and interceptor sewers to accommodate flow increases due to future population growth.

residential use

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Pesticide application in and around houses, office buildings, apartment buildings, motels, and other living or working areas.

residential waste

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Waste generated in single and multi-family homes, including newspapers, clothing, disposable tableware, food packaging, cans, bottles, food scraps, and yard trimmings other than ...