organophosphate

noun

or·​gan·​o·​phos·​phate ˌȯr-gə-nō-ˈfäs-ˌfāt 

ȯr-ˌga-nō-

: an organophosphorus compound (such as a pesticide)

organophosphate adjective

Examples of organophosphate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Biopesticides are considered the safest option, while organophosphates and carbamates are the most toxic and require professional handling. — Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

According to the new study, certain forms of iron oxyhydroxide nanominerals can catalyze the degradation of organophosphate esters (OPEs), chemical additives used in plastics as flame retardants and softeners. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025

As noted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), pesticides such as organophosphates and carbamates affect the nervous system. — Tom Gauthier, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025

One of those, called organophosphate ester, or OPFRs, was measured in the new research. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for organophosphate

• glycerophosphate
• bisphosphate
• diphosphate
• triphosphate
• metaphosphate
• monophosphate
• orthophosphate
• polyphosphate
• pyrophosphate
• superphosphate
• phosphate

Medical Definition

organophosphate

noun

or·​gan·​o·​phos·​phate ȯr-ˌgan-ə-ˈfäs-ˌfāt 

: an organophosphorus compound

organophosphate adjective