Organophosphate definition
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Any of several organic compounds containing phosphate, some of which are used as fertilizers and pesticides.
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Any organic compound containing phosphorus, specif. one used as an insecticide, as malathion.
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Any of several organic compounds containing phosphate, some of which are used as fertilizers and pesticides.
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(chemistry) Any ester of phosphoric acid or its derivatives, especially one used as an insecticide or herbicide.
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Noun
Singular:
organophosphate
Plural:
organophosphates