Glossary Terms

Question 1

The act of taking in and

incorporating.

Answer 1

Adsorption

Question 2

The amount of herbicide
in a formulation, when measured in its acid
form, that is principally responsible for the
herbicidal effects and is shown in the active
ingredient statement on the herbicide label. (Usually in lb/gal)

Answer 2

Acid Equivalent (ae)

Question 3

Epinasty

Answer 3

More rapid growth on the upper
surface of a plant part (especially leaves),
causing the plant part to bend downward.

Question 4

Flowable (F)

Answer 4

Formulation made of finely
ground herbicide particles that are suspended
in a liquid, which then is diluted with water
for application.

Question 5

Dry flowable (DF)

Answer 5

Formulation made of finely
ground herbicide particles compressed into
granules that can be suspended readily in
water for application.

Question 6

Rush

Answer 6

Monocotyledonous, grasslike plant
common in marshy or wet areas. Rushes
have cylindrical stems that often are hollow
and grow in dense clumps.

Question 7

Sedge

Answer 7

Grasslike plant with triangular stems and

spiked inflorescence.

Question 8

Wetting agent

Answer 8

An adjuvant that reduces interfacial
tensions and causes spray solutions or
suspensions to make better contact with
treated surfaces.