English Explanatory Dictionary

agrochemical

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A chemical compound, such as a hormone, fungicide, or insecticide, that improves the production of crops.
  2. A compound or product derived from farmed plants.
adj
  1. Relating to agrochemistry.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

agrochemical agrochemicals

Etymology

From agro- + chemical.

Synonyms

agrichemical

Related words

agribusiness agrobusiness agriscience agroscience agritechnology agrotechnology biochemical agriscientific agroscientific agritechnological agrotechnological

Derived words

agrochemically
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