chlormequat

English

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈklɔː(ɹ)məkwɒt/

Noun

chlormequat (uncountable)

1. A plant growth regulator used on ornamental plants, typically as the chloride salt.
   • 2024 February 22, Adrienne Matei, “A chemical linked to fertility problems in animals has been found in oats in the US. Should we be worried?”, in The Guardian‎^[1], →ISSN:

     For 50 years, products with chlormequat residue were banned from US imports, and the chemical’s domestic use was limited to ornamental plants. But in 2018, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began allowing international imports of grain from countries where chlormequat is approved for use, including Canada and EU nations.

Synonyms

• chlorcholine, chlorocholine