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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prechlorination

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The addition of chlorine at the headworks of a treatment plant prior to other treatment processes. Done mainly for disinfection and control of tastes, odors, and aquatic growths, ...

precipitate

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A substance separated from a solution or suspension by chemical or physical change.

precipitator

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Pollution control device that collects particles from an air stream.

preliminary assessment

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The process of collecting and reviewing available information about a known or suspected waste site or release.

prescriptive

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Water rights which are acquired by diverting water and putting it to use in accordance with specified procedures; e.g. filing a request with a state agency to use unused water in ...

pressed wood products

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Materials used in building and furniture construction that are made from wood veneers, particles, or fibers bonded together with an adhesive under heat and pressure.