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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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Pesticides

cumulative exposure

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The sum of exposures of an organism to a pollutant over a period of time.

Cumulative Working Level Months (CWLM)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The sum of lifetime exposure to radon working levels expressed in total working level months.

curb stop

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A water service shutoff valve located in a water service pipe near the curb and between the water main and the building.

curbside collection

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Method of collecting recyclable materials at homes, community districts or businesses.

cutie-pie

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

An instrument used to measure radiation levels.

cuttings

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Spoils left by conventional drilling with hollow stem auger or rotary drilling equipment.

cyclone collector

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A device that uses centrifugal force to remove large particles from polluted air.

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