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2 4-DICHLOROPHENOXYACETIC ACID [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Crop Protection
- Agricultural Chemicals
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- (2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid
1, record 1, English, %282%2C4%2Ddichlorophenoxy%29acetic%20acid
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- 2,4-D 2, record 1, English, 2%2C4%2DD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid 3, record 1, English, 2%2C4%2Ddichlorophenoxyacetic%20acid
avoid
- 2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid 4, record 1, English, 2%2C4%2Ddichlorophenoxy%20acetic%20acid
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Selective translocated spray chemicals move within the sprayed plants. They are useful as selective sprays in low-volume application and as killers of perennial weeds. Examples are 2,4-D, 2,4,5-T, MCPA, the corresponding propionic and butynic acids, amino triazole, Dalapon, and picloram. 5, record 1, English, - %282%2C4%2Ddichlorophenoxy%29acetic%20acid
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Protection des végétaux
- Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- acide (2,4-dichlorophénoxy)acétique
1, record 1, French, acide%20%282%2C4%2Ddichloroph%C3%A9noxy%29ac%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- 2,4-D 2, record 1, French, 2%2C4%2DD
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- acide 2,4-dichlorophénoxyacétique 3, record 1, French, acide%202%2C4%2Ddichloroph%C3%A9noxyac%C3%A9tique
avoid, masculine noun
- acide (dichloro-2,4 phénoxy) acétique 4, record 1, French, acide%20%28dichloro%2D2%2C4%20ph%C3%A9noxy%29%20ac%C3%A9tique
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les désherbants hormonés ne sont pas, à proprement parler, des hormones, mais des substances de synthèse qui ont un pouvoir de télémorphose. Le premier produit utilisé en France, l'acide 2,4-dichlorophénoxyacétique (le 2,4-D), le fut sous forme de sels alcalins. Les sels aminés de cet acide se révèlent d'une utilisation plus souple. 5, record 1, French, - acide%20%282%2C4%2Ddichloroph%C3%A9noxy%29ac%C3%A9tique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Protección de las plantas
- Agentes químicos (Agricultura)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- 2,4-D
1, record 1, Spanish, 2%2C4%2DD
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Polvo cristalino blanco o amarillo; difícilmente soluble en agua o aceites; soluble en alcoholes. Tóxico e irritante. Tolerancia, 10 mg por metro cúbico de aire. 1, record 1, Spanish, - 2%2C4%2DD
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