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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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imports

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Municipal solid waste and recyclables that have been transported to a state or locality for processing or final disposition (but that did not originate in that state or locality).

fluoridation

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The addition of a chemical to increase the concentration of fluoride ions in drinking water to reduce the incidence of tooth decay.

fluorides

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Gaseous, solid, or dissolved compounds containing fluorine that result from industrial processes. Excessive amounts in food can lead to fluorosis.

Fluorocarbons (FCs)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Any of a number of organic compounds analogous to hydrocarbons in which one or more hydrogen atoms are replaced by fluorine. Once used in the United States as a propellant for ...

flux

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

1. A flowing or flow. 2. A substance used to help metals fuse together.

fly ash

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Non-combustible residual particles expelled by flue gas.

fogging

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Applying a pesticide by rapidly heating the liquid chemical so that it forms very fine droplets that resemble smoke or fog. Used to destroy mosquitoes, black flies, and similar ...