chemical-heavy
[/ˈkɛmɪkəl ˈhɛvi/]
adjective
intensivo em químicos
1. Requiring or involving the use of large quantities of chemicals; characterized by heavy reliance on chemical substances or processes
Industrial farming practices are often chemical-heavy, relying heavily on pesticides and fertilizers.
As práticas agrícolas industriais são frequentemente intensivas em químicos, dependendo muito de pesticidas e fertilizantes.
2. Describing industries, processes, or products that depend significantly on chemical inputs or chemical-based manufacturing
The textile industry is a chemical-heavy sector that requires strict environmental regulations.
A indústria têxtil é um setor intensivo em químicos que requer regulamentações ambientais rigorosas.
This term emerged prominently in environmental discourse during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. In Brazil, it reflects growing concerns about industrial agriculture and its environmental impact, particularly in regions like the Cerrado and Amazon. The term is widely used in environmental activism, regulatory discussions, and sustainable agriculture movements in both Brazil and the United States.
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