| carbofuran | <chemical> A cholinesterase inhibitor that is used as a systemic insecticide, an acaricide, and nematocide. Pharmacological action: antinematodal agent, cholinesterase inhibitor, insecticide, carbamate. Chemical name: 7-Benzofuranol, 2,3-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-, methylcarbamate (12 Dec 1998) |
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