Wick
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006592
A method of applying herbicides or pesticides directly to target weeds or plants using an absorbent material saturated with the chemical. This technique minimizes drift and off-target application, making it suitable for selective weed control in sensitive areas. Wick applicators are often used for tall weeds growing above a desired crop.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006592 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Agricultural equipment |
| Translations | German: Wurzelhals; Spanish: mecha; French: mèche |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-006592",
"term": "Wick",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A method of applying herbicides or pesticides directly to target weeds or plants using an absorbent material saturated with the chemical. This technique minimizes drift and off-target application, making it suitable for selective weed control in sensitive areas. Wick applicators are often used for tall weeds growing above a desired crop.",
"subject": "Agricultural equipment",
"translations": {
"de": "Wurzelhals",
"es": "mecha",
"fr": "mèche"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/wick/"
}
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