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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.
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wettability
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
The relative degree to which a fluid will spread into or coat a solid surface in the presence of other immiscible fluids.
wettable powder
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
Dry formulation that must be mixed with water or other liquid before it is applied.
wheeling
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
The transmission of electricity owned by one entity through the facilities owned by another (usually a utility).
whole-effluent-toxicity tests
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
Tests to determine the toxicity levels of the total effluent from a single source as opposed to a series of tests for individual contaminants.
wildlife refuge
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
An area designated for the protection of wild animals, within which hunting and fishing are either prohibited or strictly controlled.
wire-to-wire efficiency
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
The efficiency of a pump and motor together.
wood packaging
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
Wood products such as pallets, crates, and barrels.
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