aldicarb

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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On April 10th, 11 of them were found dead, from an apparent aldicarb (an insecticide) poison attack. —

Richie Hertzberg, National Geographic, 18 Apr. 2018

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Etymology

probably from aldehyde + -i- + carbamate

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1970, in the meaning defined above

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aldicarb

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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