aldicarb

noun al·di·carb \ˈal-də-ˌkärb\

Definition of ALDICARB

: a persistent highly toxic agricultural carbamate pesticide C₇H₁₄N₂O₂S used against insects, mites, and nematodes

probably from aldehyde + -i- + carbamate

First Known Use: 1970

Medical Dictionary

noun al·di·carb \ˈal-də-ˌkärb\

: a persistent highly toxic agricultural carbamate pesticide C₇H₁₄N₂O₂S used against insects, mites, and nematodes

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