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di·chlor·vos

(dī-klôr′vōs′, -vəs)

A volatile toxic organophosphorous pesticide, C₄H₇Cl₂O₄P, used as a fumigant and veterinary parasiticide.

[di- + chlor(o)- + v(inyl) + (ph)os(phate).]

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dichlorvos

(daɪˈklɔːvɒs; daɪˈklɔːvəʊs)

an organophosphate insecticide used to control garden and household pests and to treat worm infections

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