1. Plural of carbamate; a class of chemical compounds derived from carbamic acid, widely used as pesticides and insecticides.
Usage: chemistry; agriculture; technical
2. Plural of carbamate; salts or esters of carbamic acid used in pharmaceuticals and industrial applications.
Usage: chemistry; pharmaceutical

Examples

• Carbamates are commonly used in agriculture to control insect pests on crops.
• The pesticide aldicarb is one of the most well-known carbamates.
• Carbamates work by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase in insects.
• Environmental agencies monitor carbamate residues in water supplies.
• Some carbamates have been restricted or banned due to health concerns.
• Farmers must follow safety guidelines when applying carbamate-based pesticides.