organophosphate
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or·gan·o·phos·phate
(ôr′gə-nō-fŏs′fāt, ôr-găn′ə-)n.
Any of several organic compounds containing phosphate, some of which are used as fertilizers and pesticides.
or′gan·o·phos′phate adj.
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organophosphate
(ɔːˌɡænəʊˈfɒsfeɪt)n
(Elements & Compounds) any of a group of organic compounds containing phosphate groups and used as a pesticide
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or•ga•no•phos•phate
(ˌɔr gə noʊˈfɒs feɪt, ɔrˌgæn ə-)n.
any of a variety of organic compounds that contain phosphorus and often have intense neurotoxic activity.
[1945–50]
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Noun | 1. | 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 |
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organophosphate
n → Organophosphat nt
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organophosphate
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