Organophosphate
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Any ester of phosphoric acid or its derivatives, especially one used as an insecticide or herbicide.
"Like other nerve agents, they are organophosphate compounds, but the chemicals used to make novichoks, and their final structures, are considered classified in the UK, the US and other countries."
- 2 an insecticide that interferes with an insect's nervous system wordnet
Example
More examples"Like other nerve agents, they are organophosphate compounds, but the chemicals used to make novichoks, and their final structures, are considered classified in the UK, the US and other countries."
Etymology
From organo- + phosphate.
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