agrochemical
noun [ C ]
uk/ˌæɡrəʊˈkemɪkəl/ usa chemical that is used in farming to increase crop production or kill insects:
They produce a wide range of agrochemicals including pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, and seed treatments.
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agrochemical
adjective
The top ten agrochemical companies control 85% of the global agrochemical market.