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organophosphate

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or·gan·o·phos·phate  (ôrg-n-fsft, ôr-gn-)
n.
Any of several organic compounds containing phosphorus, some of which are used as fertilizers and pesticides.
organ·o·phosphate adj.
organophosphate [ɔːˌgænəʊˈfɒsfeɪt]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any of a group of organic compounds containing phosphate groups and used as a pesticide
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.organophosphate - an insecticide that interferes with an insect's nervous system
chlorpyrifos - a common organophosphate insecticide
insect powder, insecticide - a chemical used to kill insects
Translations
organophosphate [ɔːˌgənəʊˈfɒsfeɪt] N → organofosfato m
organophosphate [ɔːrˌgænəʊˈfɒsfeɪt] n → organophosphoré m
organ transplant n → greffe f d'organe
organophosphate
n → Organophosphat nt
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