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An insecticide that interferes with an insect's nervous system
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organophosphate
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n. (context chemistry English) any ester of phosphoric acid or its derivatives, especially one used as an insecticide or herbicide
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An organophosphate (sometimes abbreviated OP ) or phosphate ester is the general name for esters of phosphoric acid . Many of the most important biochemicals are organophosphates, including DNA and RNA , as well as many of the cofactors essential for life. ...
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n. an insecticide that interferes with an insect's nervous system
Usage examples of organophosphate.
Brazil farmers have been attacking the Africans for years with DDT and organophosphates.
Many flea insecticides contain organophosphates and carbamates, which attack the nervous system.
And the evidence we wanted so badly, the tank full of concentrated organophosphates down in the belly of the ship, would become shrapnel.
Halochondria metabolize molecular chlorine and bromine to produce chloride and bromide ions and energy-storing organophosphates.
The organophosphate nerve agents can be neutralized with running water in quantity-it takes out the chlorine atom, and you can burn the others-though granted, you'd best be a good bit upwind when you do it.