Definition

A chemical substance that is used in farming to kill pests and protect crops. It is known for being very toxic and is often applied to plants like cotton and potatoes.

Example

Farmers apply aldicarb to control pests in their cotton fields.

Conversation

Have you heard about aldicarb? I read it's used as a pesticide.

Yeah, I think it's meant for crops like potatoes and cotton.

Exactly! But I also heard it's really toxic if not used properly.

That's true; we should be careful with chemicals like aldicarb in agriculture.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aldicarb is formed from "ald" (derived from aldehyde, a type of organic compound) and "carb" (short for carbon, referring to the element). The word describes a chemical compound that contains both aldehyde and carbon components, specifically used as a pesticide.

Memory Tip

Think of 'aldehyde' for the 'ald' part, which is a type of organic compound, and 'carb' for carbon, to remember that aldicarb is a chemical compound involving these elements.

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