agrochemical

ag·ro·chem·i·cal

(ăg′rə-kĕm′ĭ-kəl) also ag·ri·chem·i·cal (ăg′rĭ-)

A chemical, such as a fertilizer, hormone, fungicide, insecticide, or soil treatment, that improves the production of crops.

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agrochemical

(ˌæɡrəʊˈkɛmɪkəl)

(Agriculture) a chemical, such as a pesticide, used for agricultural purposes

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ag•ro•chem•i•cal

(ˌæg rəˈkɛm ɪ kəl)

n.

any chemical used in agricultural production, as commercial fertilizer.

[1935–40]

Translations

agrochemical

[ˌægrəʊˈkemɪkəl]

A. ADJ → agroquímico

B. N → (producto m) agroquímico m

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agrochemical

(Agr)

adj → agrochemisch

n → Agrochemikalie f

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Apart from pharmaceutical and polymer industries, the agrochemical industry is also showing good growth, which makes these prominent markets for mono methyl ether of hydroquinone (MEHQ).

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The present communication puts on record therapeutic management of combined agrochemical poisoning in a buffalo.

Therapeutic Management of Agrochemical Poisoning in a Buffalo Heifer

ZEN-NOH recognizes that lowering agrochemical costs requires seeking out demand and expanding its sales of agrochemical active ingredients(1) in domestic non-crop markets(2) as well as overseas, and accelerating the addition of generic (non-patent) agrochemicals to its range of product offerings.

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Summary: New Delhi [India], Sep.1 (ANI): Leading Indian agrochemical company, Parijat Industries, announced the launch of two new formulations this Kharif season.

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The Starpharma Agrochemical business will be operated by Agrium's wholly-owned subsidiary, Loveland Products, Inc.

Agrium Buys Starpharma's Agrochemicals Business for AUD 35m

Moving forward, Starpharma's Agrochemical business will be operated by Agrium's wholly-owned subsidiary, Loveland Products Inc.