any organic compound containing phosphorus, specif. one used as an insecticide, as malathion
Origin of organophosphate
organo- + phosphateorganophosphate
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organophosphate
noun
Any of several organic compounds containing phosphate, some of which are used as fertilizers and pesticides.
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- or′gan·o·phos′phate
adjective
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Noun
(plural organophosphates)
- (chemistry) any ester of phosphoric acid or its derivatives, especially one used as an insecticide or herbicide
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organophosphate - Medical Definition
n.
Any of several organic compounds containing phosphate, some of which are used as fertilizers and pesticides.
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