Phytosanitary

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Pronunciation: /faɪtoʊˈsænəˌtɛri/

Definitions of phytosanitary

adjective relating to the health of plants, especially in regards to preventing the spread of diseases or pests

Example Sentences

A1 Phytosanitary measures help protect plants from pests and diseases.

A2 Farmers use phytosanitary practices to ensure the health of their crops.

B1 Imported fruits must undergo phytosanitary inspections to prevent the spread of harmful organisms.

B2 The phytosanitary certificate guarantees that the plants are free from pests and diseases.

C1 International trade agreements often include provisions for phytosanitary standards.

C2 The phytosanitary regulations aim to maintain the biosecurity of agricultural products.

Examples of phytosanitary in a Sentence

formal The phytosanitary measures are in place to prevent the spread of pests and diseases in agricultural products.

informal Farmers need to make sure they follow phytosanitary rules to keep their crops healthy.

slang Don't forget to check the phytosanitary requirements before shipping your produce.

figurative Just like how we take care of our health, phytosanitary practices help maintain the well-being of plants.

Grammatical Forms of phytosanitary

past tense

phytosanitized

plural

phytosanitaries

comparative

more phytosanitary

superlative

most phytosanitary

present tense

phytosanitizes

future tense

will phytosanitize

perfect tense

has phytosanitized

continuous tense

is phytosanitizing

singular

phytosanitary

positive degree

phytosanitary

infinitive

to phytosanitize

gerund

phytosanitizing

participle

phytosanitized

Origin and Evolution of phytosanitary

First Known Use: 1930 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'phytosanitary' originated from the Greek words 'phyto' meaning plant and 'sanitary' meaning health or cleanliness.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of plant health and cleanliness, the term 'phytosanitary' has evolved to encompass a broader range of practices and regulations aimed at preventing the spread of pests and diseases in plants.