Concept in Definition ABC
Miscellanea / / July 04, 2021
By Javier Navarro, in Nov. 2016
The word ortiva is used in very different contexts and in each of them it has a very particular meaning. Specifically, this term is part of the astronomy, from the lunfarda slang of Argentina, is synonymous with boring in some countries of Latin America and, finally, it is a chemical product that is used as a fungicide to prevent diseases in some crops.
Regarding its etymology, it comes from the Latin "ortus", from which the word ortho is derived, which refers to the rising or appearance of the Sun or another star by the horizon (we speak of sunrise or sunrise as opposed to sunset).
The curious use in the framework of astronomy
The moment of departure of a star is known as amplitude ortiva or eastern, a phenomenon that is opposed to the western or western amplitude, the moment in which a star is hidden and is no longer visible. Both parameters are used in maritime navigation and allow establishing the correct location of a vessel.
In Argentina and in some Latin American countries
The lunfardo is a jargon typical of the Rio de la Plata region. In this territory The word ortiva is used as a synonym for snitch or informer, that is, a person who informs the policeman about certain criminal acts. Therefore, it is a clearly derogatory term.
In some countries, especially Peru, an ortiva is a boring person who does not like to do activities with others.
In relation to crops
Most horticultural crops have the danger to suffer from diseases that negatively affect crops. To combat this situation, fungicides are used, that is, substances that stop the development of certain diseases. Ortiva is one of the most widely used fungicides to prevent the destruction of crops. From a chemical point of view, it is made with a single active material, as it has been shown that in this way it is more effective in fighting diseases that affect plants.
In relation to its use, it is recommended to mix the ortiva with enough Water and spray said mixture on the plants in order to cover the entire culture. The main crops that are fought by the nettle are tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, melons and watermelons, as well as some cereals (for example, wheat and barley).
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