carbaryl

[kahr-buh-ril]

car·ba·ryl

[kahr-buh-ril]
noun
a colorless, crystalline solid, C12H11NO2, moderately soluble in acetone, slightly soluble in water, less toxic than DDT, used as a contact insecticide and parasiticide.

Origin:
1960–65; blend of carbamate and aryl
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Carbaryl is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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carbaryl (ˈkɑːbərɪl)
 
n
an organic compound of the carbamate group: used as an insecticide, esp to treat head lice

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