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bordeaux mixture

/bɔːrˈdoʊ ˈmɪkstʃər/

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/bɔːrˈdoʊ ˈmɪkstʃər/C1formalscientific
  • ruХимическое соединение, состоящее из сульфата меди и извести, используемое в качестве фунгицида в сельском хозяйстве для борьбы с болезнями растений.

A chemical compound made from copper sulfate and lime, used as a fungicide in agriculture to control plant diseases.

  1. Fungicide for plantsC1formal

    A mixture of copper sulfate and lime used as a fungicide in agriculture to control diseases on plants.

    ruФунгицид для растений

    • Farmers apply Bordeaux mixture to grapevines to prevent downy mildew.
    • The solution of Bordeaux mixture must be prepared fresh for best results.
    • Bordeaux mixture is an effective treatment for blight on tomato plants.