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

As production expanded, agrochemical distributors, tree nurseries and packing houses sprouted on Purhépecha lands, clearing native pine trees and eroding the fertile soils.

From Salon

"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

The troubling relationship between GMOs and agrochemicals is a worldwide issue, but in Mexico, preserving biodiversity makes an even more compelling case.

From Salon

"The United States' request to Mexico follows the interests of seed, agrochemical, and other food-producing oligopolies," said Mexican Deputy Agriculture Minister Victor Suarez.

From Reuters

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