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Glossary : I

in utero

Latin term meaning "in the womb."

Inerts

Pesticide components such as solvents, carriers, dispersants, and surfactants that are not active against target pests. Not all inert ingredients are innocuous.

Insecticide

A pesticide compound specifically used to kill or prevent the growth of insects.

Integrated Pest Management

A mixture of chemical and other, non-pesticide, methods to control pests.

Irradiation

Exposure to radiation of wavelengths shorter than those of visible light (gamma, x-ray, or ultra- violet), for medical purposes, to sterilize milk or other foodstuffs, or to induce polymerization of monomers or vulcanization of rubber.

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