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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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Agricultural chemicals > Pesticides

mechanical turbulence

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Random irregularities of fluid motion in air caused by buildings or other nonthermal, processes.

medical surveillance

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A periodic comprehensive review of a worker's health status; acceptable elements of such surveillance program are listed in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ...

medical waste

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

All wastes from hospitals, clinics, or other health care facilities ("Red Bag Waste") that contain or have come into contact with diseased tissues or infectious microorganisms. ...

medium-size water system

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A water system that serves 3,300 to 50,000 customers.

meniscus

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The curved top of a column of liquid in a small tube.

Mercury (Hg)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Heavy metal that can accumulate in the environment and is highly toxic if breathed or swallowed. (See:heavy metals.)

metabolites

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Any substances produced by biological processes, such as those from pesticides.