agrochemical

Definition

A chemical compound, such as a hormone, fungicide, or insecticide, that improves the production of crops.

Etymology

From agro- + chemical.

Example Sentences

• "Villagers use the nematicides Furadan and Mocap mostly in banana cultivation, whereas Basudin and Sevin are the most frequently used agrochemicals applied exclusively on nonbanana crops."
• "A review of Syngenta’s strategy shows that Dr. Cresswell’s experience fits in with practices used by American competitors like Monsanto and across the agrochemical industry."

Related Words