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Meaning of pirimicarb in English:

pirimicarb

Pronunciation /pɪˈrɪmɪkɑːb/

noun

mass noun

  • A synthetic compound used as a pesticide, especially against aphids.

    A heterocyclic compound; chemical formula: C₁₁H₁₈N₄O₂

    ‘Seed potato crops should be treated with pirimicarb every 10-14 days.’
    • ‘The plants were sprayed weekly with pirimicarb.’

Origin

1970s from pirimi- (alteration of pyrimidine) + carb(amate).