agrochemical
/ˌæɡroʊˈkɛmɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to chemicals used in agriculture.
- The company specializes in agrochemical research and development.
- Agrochemical runoff can pollute nearby rivers and lakes.
- New agrochemical products must pass strict safety tests.
noun
- A chemical product used in farming, such as a fertilizer, pesticide, or herbicide.
- The use of agrochemical has increased crop yields around the world.
- Farmers often apply agrochemical to protect their crops from insects.
- Some environmental groups are concerned about the effects of agrochemical on soil health.