1. Plural of aldicarb; a highly toxic synthetic pesticide belonging to the carbamate class, used to control insects, mites, and nematodes in agriculture.
Usage: technical; chemistry/agriculture; often used in regulatory or scientific contexts

Examples

• Aldicarbs were widely used in cotton farming before stricter regulations were implemented.
• The EPA restricted the use of aldicarbs due to their acute toxicity to humans.
• Residues of aldicarbs have been detected in groundwater in some agricultural regions.
• Farmers switched to less toxic alternatives after aldicarbs were banned in many countries.
• The chemical structure of aldicarbs makes it effective against a broad range of pests.