agrichemical

American

[ag-ri-kem-i-kuhl] / ˌæg rɪˈkɛm ɪ kəl /

noun

any chemical used in agricultural production, as commercial fertilizers, pesticides, and feed supplements.

adjective

of or relating to such a chemical.

Etymology

Origin of agrichemical

First recorded in 1935–40; agri- + chemical

Example Sentences

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German agrichemical giant Bayer said Wednesday that a US judge had granted preliminary approval for a multi-billion-dollar class settlement proposed by its subsidiary Monsanto over claims the Roundup weedkiller causes blood cancer.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

However, agrichemical companies face headwinds from inflation and supply-chain shortages.

From Reuters • Dec. 19, 2022

Chinese buyers spent billions of dollars to acquire German robot maker Kuka, Swiss agrichemical giant Syngenta and other industrial assets.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2021

The agrichemical companies’ business model is to dominate both ends of the market.

From The Guardian • Oct. 16, 2018

Documentary chronicles the battle farmers, scientists, lawyers and indigenous seed keepers are waging against agrichemical companies to protect the future of our food.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2016

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