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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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hydrophobic

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Of or suffering from hydrophobia, which is the strong aversion for water.

aqueous

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

aqueous= from Latin ''aqua''=water, that has/carries water

assay

Pharmaceutical; Pesticides

determination of the amount of a particular constituent of a mixture, or of the biological or pharmacological potency of a drug.

risk factor

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Characteristics (e.g., race, sex, age, obesity) or variables (e.g., smoking, occupational exposure level) associated with increased probability of a toxic effect.

sediment

Pharmaceutical; Pesticides

a precipitate, especially one that is formed spontaneously.

sterilization

Pharmaceutical; Pesticides

1. the complete destruction or elimination of all living microorganisms, accomplished by physical methods (dry or moist heat), chemical agents (ethylene oxide, formaldehyde, ...

suspension

Pharmaceutical; Pesticides

1. a condition of temporary cessation, as of animation, of pain, or of any vital process. 2. a preparation of a finely divided drug intended to be incorporated in some suitable ...