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agrochemical

[ ag-ruh-kem-i-kuhl ]

agrochemical

/ ˌæɡrəʊˈkɛmɪkəl /

noun

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


agrochemical

/ ăg′rə-kĕmĭ-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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Word History and Origins

Origin of agrochemical1

First recorded in 1935–40; agro- + chemical

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Example Sentences

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

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

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