Definition

A type of chemical compound that is a salt or ester of carbamic acid, often used in agriculture as an insecticide.

Example

The farmer used a carbamate to protect his crops from pests.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new carbamate pesticide they are using in farming?

Yeah, I read that it's really effective against pests without harming the crops.

I find it fascinating how they develop these carbamate compounds for agriculture.

Totally! It's amazing how science helps us improve food production.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Carbamate is formed from "carb-" (derived from "carbon", meaning carbon) and "-amate" (from "ammonium", meaning related to ammonia). The word refers to a chemical compound that contains a carbon atom bonded to an amine group, thus linking carbon and ammonia in its structure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'carbon' ('carb-') being connected to 'ammonium' ('-amate') to remember that a carbamate is a compound involving both carbon and ammonia.

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