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Adjuvant: Definition and What it is

A substance added to pesticides to improve their effectiveness or application characteristics.

What is Adjuvant?

An adjuvant is a substance added to a pesticide formulation to enhance its performance, improve application characteristics, or increase effectiveness. Common adjuvants include surfactants, stickers, spreaders, and penetrants.

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