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absorption - ANSWER-the movement of a chemical into plants, animals (including humans), microorganisms or soil Acaricide - ANSWER-a pesticide used to control mites and ticks. a Miticide is a type of acaricide Acidic - ANSWER-having a ph less than 7 Acidifiers = Buffers - ANSWER-adjuvants used to retard chemical degradation of pesticides in the spray tank by lowering the pH of alkaline water used as a diluent Action Threshold - ANSWER-a predetermined level of pest infestation or damage at which some type of pest management action must be taken Activated Charcoal - ANSWER-A finely ground charcoal that adsorbs chemicals. Active Ingredient (AI) - ANSWER-The chemical or chemicals in a product responsible for pesticidal activity. Acute effect - ANSWER-a symptom, illness, or injury that occurs shortly after the exposure to a pesticide Acute Exposure - ANSWER-An exposure to a single dose of pesticide Acute Rodenticide - ANSWER-a pesticide that is capable of killing a rodent after a single feeding Acute Toxicity - ANSWER-The ability of a pesticide to cause illness after a single exposure. LD50 and LC50 are common indicators of the degree of acute toxicity Adjuvant (Additive) - ANSWER-a substance added to a pesticide to improve its effectiveness or safety Adsorption - ANSWER-the process whereby chemicals are bound to a surface by physical or chemical attraction Adulterated Pesticide - ANSWER-A pesticide that does not conform to the specified standard or quality as documented on its label or labeling Aerosol - ANSWER-a liquid formulation that produces a mist or fod when applied from a container in which it is held under pressure or from a fod-generating machine