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agrochemical

American  
[ag-ruh-kem-i-kuhl] / ˌæg rəˈkɛm ɪ kəl /

noun

  1. agrichemical.


agrochemical British  
/ ˌæɡrəʊˈkɛmɪkəl /

noun

  1. a chemical, such as a pesticide, used for agricultural purposes

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agrochemical Scientific  
/ ăg′rə-kĕmĭ-kəl /
  1. A chemical, such as a hormone, fungicide, or insecticide, that improves the production of crops.

  2. A chemical or product, such as cellulose, derived from plants.


Etymology

Origin of agrochemical

First recorded in 1935–40; agro- + chemical

Example Sentences

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Bayer has spent more than $10 billion settling litigation linked to Roundup since it acquired its producer, the US agrochemical group Monsanto, in 2018.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

He adds that FMC’s exposure to the war is roughly the same as other agrochemical businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

"Streamlining drug and agrochemical discovery with automation and artificial intelligence is likely to usher in a future era of accelerated medicinal invention tailored to specific patient populations," Cernak and team wrote in their paper.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2024

Potential environmental benefits include reduced emissions from transportation and refrigeration, as well as more efficient land and water use and reduced reliance on agrochemical inputs.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2023

Demand for specialty chemicals - used in industries such as agrochemical, colourants, dyes, fast-moving consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, fuel additives, polymers, and textiles - is set to rise in India as its economy expands.

From Reuters • Nov. 25, 2021

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