Agricultural Science Glossary

noun a colorless gas with a characteristic pungent smell, used in cleaning products and fertilizers

• Ammonia is a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH3.
• I accidentally spilled some ammonia while cleaning the bathroom.
• I can't stand the smell of that ammonia stuff, it's so strong.
• His words hit me like a wave of ammonia, harsh and overwhelming.

noun A substance used to eliminate or mask unpleasant odors.

• The odorizer in the bathroom automatically releases a pleasant scent every hour.
• I bought a new odorizer for the kitchen to get rid of the cooking smells.
• I sprayed some odorizer in my car to cover up the smell of fast food.
• Her kindness acted as an odorizer, masking the unpleasantness of the situation.

noun the turning or bending movement of an organism or a part toward or away from an external stimulus, such as light, heat, or gravity

• The plant exhibited positive phototropism by growing towards the light source.
• I noticed the plant bending towards the window, it's called tropism.
• The plant is totally obsessed with sunlight, it's like it has tropism or something.
• His career showed a clear tropism towards leadership roles.

noun a substance that interferes with the absorption of nutrients in the body

• Antinutrients are substances that interfere with the absorption of nutrients in the body.
• Some foods contain antinutrients that can affect how well your body absorbs vitamins and minerals.
• Watch out for those antinutrients in certain foods, they can mess with your nutrient intake.
• Just like antinutrients block the absorption of nutrients, negative thoughts can block your path to success.

noun a plural form of the word acarocecidium, which refers to a type of gall or swelling on a plant caused by mites

• The study of acarocecidiums involves examining the interactions between mites and their host plants.
• I never knew acarocecidiums could have such a big impact on agriculture!
• Those little acarocecidiums are causing a lot of trouble in the garden.
• The acarocecidiums of suspicion had taken root in their relationship, slowly destroying trust.

noun a person or thing that helps someone or something adjust to a new climate or environment

• The acclimatizer was used to help the new employees adjust to the high altitude of the mountain office.
• The acclimatizer made it easier for me to get used to the cold weather in the new city.
• I heard that acclimatizers are a must-have for anyone planning to travel to high altitude areas.
• Learning to meditate was like an acclimatizer for my mind, helping me adjust to the stresses of daily life.

noun the act or process of making something acid

• The process of acidification in the ocean is a growing concern due to its impact on marine life.
• Hey, did you know that acidification of the ocean is bad for the fish?
• The acidification of the ocean is messing with the sea creatures' vibes.
• The acidification of relationships between the two countries is making diplomacy difficult.

noun the process by which certain seeds require a period of time after harvest before they are able to germinate

• Afterripening is a process where seeds require a period of dormancy before they can germinate.
• You have to wait for afterripening before you can plant those seeds.
• Let the seeds do their afterripening thing before planting them.
• Just like seeds need afterripening to grow, sometimes we need time to mature and develop before taking on new challenges.