Definition

A type of chemical compound that is a salt or ester derived from dithiocarbamic acid, often used in agriculture as a fungicide.

Example

Farmers often use dithiocarbamates to protect their crops from fungal diseases.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of dithiocarbamate?

No, I haven't. What is it used for?

It's actually a type of compound used in some fungicides.

That sounds interesting! I didn't know chemicals had such specific names.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dithiocarbamate is formed from "di-" (meaning two), "thio" (from Greek "thion", meaning sulfur), "carbamate" (from "carbamic acid", which is derived from "carbon" and "amine"). The word refers to a compound containing two sulfur atoms and a carbamate group, indicating its chemical structure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'two' ('di-') sulfur atoms ('thio') combined with a carbon and amine group ('carbamate') to remember that dithiocarbamate is a chemical compound with this specific structure.

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