agrochemical

noun

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

   “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.”

2. A compound or product derived from farmed plants.

adj

1. (not-comparable)Relating to agrochemistry.