agrochemical

[ ag-ruh-kem-i-kuhl ]

noun

1. agrichemical.

agrochemical

/ ˌæɡrəʊˈkɛmɪkəl /

noun

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

agrochemical

/ ăg′rə-kĕm′ĭ-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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of agrochemical¹

First recorded in 1935–40; agro- + chemical

Example Sentences

The failed agrochemical turned out to be a public relations disaster for another reason, as well.

From Washington Post

Long before agrochemical companies existed, the botanical world relied on the phytochemicals it churned out to remain healthy.

From Nautilus