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aldicarb

noun
al·​di·​carb | \ ˈal-də-ˌkärb How to pronounce aldicarb (audio) \

Definition of aldicarb

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

Examples of aldicarb in a Sentence

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 On April 10th, 11 of them were found dead, from an apparent aldicarb (an insecticide) poison attack. — Richie Hertzberg, National Geographic, "See the Last Footage of Rare Tree-Climbing Lions," 18 Apr. 2018

First Known Use of aldicarb

1970, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for aldicarb

probably from aldehyde + -i- + carbamate

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aldicarb

noun
al·​di·​carb | \ ˈal-də-ˌkärb How to pronounce aldicarb (audio) \

Medical Definition of aldicarb

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

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