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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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