Definition

A chemical compound used as a general-purpose insecticide to control various pests on crops and forests.

Example

Farmers often use carbaryl to protect their crops from harmful insects.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of carbaryl?

Yeah, I think it's some kind of insecticide, right?

Exactly! It's used to deal with pests on crops.

I should read more about it since I'm getting into gardening.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Carbaryl is formed from "carb" (derived from "carbon", meaning a chemical element) and "-aryl" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote an aromatic ring or structure). The word refers to a chemical compound that contains carbon and has an aromatic structure, specifically used as an insecticide.

Memory Tip

Think of 'carbon' as the base element and '-aryl' indicating a chemical structure, which helps you remember that carbaryl is a compound related to carbon with a specific chemical function.

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