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Re: CCD in Italy / Acronysm meaning
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Gavin Ramsay <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 1 Mar 2008 11:07:10 +0000
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Hola Juanse

> sorry the off topic, but can anyone clarify me with the meaning
> of the used acronysm  "a.i." in this sentence?

Active ingredient.  Formulations of pesticides can include carrier compounds, surfactants and the like, so this is used to give a standardised measure of the pesticide content.

all the best

Gavin

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