ferbam

[ fur-bam ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. an iron carbamate, C 9 H 18 FeN 3 S 6 , used chiefly as a fungicide for protecting certain farm crops.

ferbam

/ ˈfɜːbæm /

noun

1. a black slightly water-soluble fluffy powder used as a fungicide. Formula: [(CH 3 ) 2 NCSS] 3 Fe

Word History and Origins

Origin of ferbam¹

1945–50; fer(ric dimethyl dithiocar)bam(ate)

Word History and Origins

Origin of ferbam¹

C20: from fer ( ric dimethyldithiocar ) bam ( ate )