Active Ingredient
- Pronunciation
- /ak-tiv in-greh-di-ent/
- Category
- Pesticide Chemistry
- Singular
- Active Ingredient
- Plural
- Active Ingredients
Definition
The substance within a pesticide formulation that directly affects the target organism.
Etymology
From Latin 'activus' meaning 'active' and 'ingredient' meaning 'substance'.
Example
The active ingredient in many insecticides is pyrethrin.
Related Terms
Usage Notes
Active ingredients are often used in combination with other substances to enhance their effectiveness or safety.