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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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Greenhouse effect
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
The warming of the Earth's atmosphere attributed to a buildup of carbon dioxide or other gases; some scientists think that this build-up allows the sun's rays to heat the Earth, while making the ...
Greenhouse gas
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
A gas, such as carbon dioxide or methane, which contributes to potential climate change.
Grinder pump
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
A mechanical device that shreds solids and raises sewage to a higher elevation through pressure sewers.
Formaldehyde
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
A colorless, pungent, and irritating gas, CH20, used chiefly as a disinfectant and preservative and in synthesising other compounds like resins.
Formulation
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
The substances comprising all active and inert ingredients in a pesticide.
Fossil fuel
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
Fuel derived from ancient organic remains; e.g. peat, coal, crude oil, and natural gas.
Fracture
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
A break in a rock formation due to structural stresses; e.g. faults, shears, joints, and planes of fracture cleavage.
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