noun
agrochemistry
ag-roh-KEM-iss-tree
Agrochemistry (noun) means the branch of chemistry that deals with agriculture. Example: “She studied agrochemistry at the state university.”
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chemistry The branch of chemistry that deals with agriculture.
"She studied agrochemistry at the state university."
"Agrochemistry is her main area of research."
"The course covers agrochemistry and soil science."
How to use agrochemistry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe part of chemistry that relates to farming and agriculture.
When to use it
It is a technical term used in science and academic settings.
Memory tip
Treat it as an uncountable noun and say agrochemistry is, not agrochemistries are.
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Common pairings
study agrochemistry
agrochemistry research
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Etymology
The word combines the prefix agro- with the word chemistry.
Rhymes for agrochemistry
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What is agrochemistry?
Agrochemistry is the part of chemistry that studies chemicals used in farming, such as fertilizers and pesticides.
Is agrochemistry countable?
No, it is an uncountable noun, so it is not used in the plural.
How is agrochemistry formed?
It is formed from the prefix agro- and the word chemistry.
What is the meaning of agrochemistry?
"agrochemistry" (noun) means the branch of chemistry that deals with agriculture.
