Active ingredient

In any pesticide product, the component that kills, or otherwise controls, target pests. Pesticides are regulated primarily on the basis of active ingredients.

active ingredient

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

In any pesticide product, the component that kills, or otherwise controls, target pests. Pesticides are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency primarily on the basis of ...

active ingredient

Biology; Chemistry; Toxicology

Component of a mixture responsible for the biological effects of the mixture.

active ingredient

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The chemical or substance component of a pesticide product that can kill, repel, attract, mitigate or control a pest or that acts as a plant growth regulator, desiccant, or ...

a-line bob

Consumer services; Hair salons

An A-line Bob is a geometric bob with a straight fringe, so called because of the resemblance to the capital A, with it’s horizontal line, the fringe and its legs the hair passing ...

alexandrite

Consumer services; Hair salons

Laser at 755nm used for hair removal.

alcohol

Consumer services; Hair salons

A liquid sometimes used for disinfecting skin before and after treatment. Ethyl grain isopropyl.

albinism

Consumer services; Hair salons

A recessive hereditary trait which presents as white hair due to defective melanin production thought to be caused by a mutation within genes. Albinos have no melanin pigment and ...