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Volatilization

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Not all pesticides are likely to move downwards. Volatile pesticides are easily lost to the atmosphere, similar to water evaporating, which means less will be available for leaching to groundwater. Volatile compounds, however, may become groundwater contaminants if soluble in water. EDB is an example of such a compound and is applied below the soil surface.

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