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Pesticides
Any chemical or substance used to kill or inhibit the growth of pests that damage or interfere with the growth of crops, shrubs, tress, timber and other vegetation useful to humans.
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Buy-back centre
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
Facility where individuals or groups bring reyclables in return for payment.
By-product
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
Material, other than the principal product, generated as a consequence of an industrial process or as a breakdown product in a living system.
Cancellation
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
Refers to Section 6 (b) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) which authorises cancellation of a pesticide registration if unreasonable adverse effects to the environment ...
Cap
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
A layer of clay, or other impermeable material installed over the top of a closed landfill to prevent entry of rainwater and minimise leachate.
Capacity assurance plan
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
A statewide plan which supports a state's ability to manage the hazardous waste generated within its boundaries over a twenty year period.
Capillary action
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
Movement of water through very small spaces due to molecular forces called capillary forces.
Capillary fringe
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
The zone above he water table within which the porous medium is saturated by water under less than atmospheric pressure.
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