Agricultural chemicals

Pronunciation
/ag-rih-kul-tuh-ral kem-i-kalz/
Category
Pesticide
Plural
Agricultural chemicals

Definition

Chemicals used in agriculture to protect crops from pests, diseases, and weeds.

Etymology

From Latin 'agricultura', meaning 'cultivation of the land' and 'chemicals', referring to substances used for chemical processes.

Example

Agricultural chemicals are essential for modern food production, helping to increase yields and protect crops from pests.

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