Chlormequat
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈklɔː(ɹ)məkwɒt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chlormequat is a noun meaning A plant growth regulator used on ornamental plants, typically as the chloride salt.
Meaning
A plant growth regulator used on ornamental plants, typically as the chloride salt.
Example Sentences
For 50 years, products with chlormequat residue were banned from US imports, and the chemical’s domestic use was limited to ornamental plants. But in 2018, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began allowing international imports of grain from countries where chlormequat is approved for use, including Canada and EU nations.
Synonyms for chlormequat
Depending on context, synonyms include chlorocholine.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chlormethine, chlortoluron, chlormerodrin, mechlorethamine, chlorsulphuron, chlorpropham.
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