Pesticides

Pesticides

Any chemical or substance used to kill or inhibit the growth of pests that damage or interfere with the growth of crops, shrubs, tress, timber and other vegetation useful to humans.

Industry: Agricultural chemicals

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soil conditioner

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

An organic material like humus or compost that helps soil absorb water, build a bacterial community, and take up mineral nutrients.

soil erodibility

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

An indicator of a soil's susceptibility to raindrop impact, runoff, and other erosive processes.

soil gas

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Gaseous elements and compounds in the small spaces between particles of the earth and soil. Such gases can be moved or driven out under pressure.

soil moisture

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The water contained in the pore space of the unsaturated zone.

soil sterilant

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A chemical that temporarily or permanently prevents the growth of all plants and animals,

Metallic compound used to seal joints between pipes. Until recently, most solder contained 50 percent lead. Use of solder containing more than 0.2 percent lead in pipes carrying drinking water is now ...