Glossary P

A PESTICIDE USAGE is Refers to actual applications of pesticides, generally in terms of quantity applied or units treated.

A Pesticide User Expenditures is Dollar value of purchases by persons or businesses applying pesticides, such as farmers, commercial pesticide applicators and homeowners.

Deutsch: Pestizide / Español: Plaguicidas / Português: Pesticidas / Français: Pesticides / Italiano: Pesticidi /

Pesticides are chemical agents used to destroy pests. Pesticides are also chemical compounds used to control insects and other organisms that may reduce agricultural productivity; most are toxic.

Deutsch: Haustier / Español: Mascota / Português: Animal de estimação / Français: Animal de compagnie / Italiano: Animale domestico

Pet refers to a domesticated animal kept for companionship or pleasure, rather than for work or food. Pets play significant roles in human lives, offering emotional support, companionship, and, in some cases, therapeutic benefits.

A Petrochemical feedstock is Feedstock derived from petroleum, used principally for the manufacture of chemicals, synthetic rubber, and a variety of plastics. The categories reported

Petrochemicals are Chemicals obtained by refining (i.e., distilling) crude oil. This term is typically used in its plural form, and there isn't a common singular form for it.

Deutsch: Benzin / Español: gasolina / Português: gasolina / Français: essence / Italiano: benzina

Petrol, also known as gasoline, is a transparent, petroleum-derived liquid that is primarily used as a fuel in internal combustion engines. In the environmental context, petrol is a significant concern due to its impact on air quality, human health, and its role in contributing to climate change.

A Petroleum is an oily liquid that can be pumped from the Earth and used to make items like plastic and gasoline.

A Petroleum coke is a residue that is the final product of the Condensation process in cracking.

PFC, or Perfluorinated Compounds, in the environmental context, refers to a group of synthetic chemicals containing fluorine atoms that are known for their unique properties, including water and oil repellency, and resistance to heat and chemical reactions. PFCs have been widely used in various industrial and consumer applications, but they are of concern due to their persistence in the environment and potential health risks.

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