agrochemical

American  

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

noun

1. agrichemical.

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agrochemical British  

/ ˌæɡrəʊˈkɛmɪkəl /

noun

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

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agrochemical Scientific  

/ 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.

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Etymology

Origin of agrochemical

First recorded in 1935–40; agro- + chemical

Example Sentences

Amines are used as solvents and catalysts in an array of industries, from pharmaceuticals to personal care and agrochemicals.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From The Wall Street Journal

Though they later held meetings to smooth over their differences, the network is again livid following the reauthorization of German agrochemical giant Bayer's dicamba herbicide for sprayed use on genetically modified soybean and cotton.

From Barron's

One report revealed that just four firms control 44% of the global farm machinery market, two companies control 40% of the global seed market, and four businesses control 62% of the global agrochemicals market.

From Salon

It also erodes fertile soils and increases use of agrochemicals.

From Salon