dichlorvos

noun

di·chlor·vos | \ (ˈ)dī-ˈklȯr-ˌväs

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Definition of dichlorvos

: an organophosphorus insecticide and anthelmintic C₄H₇Cl₂O₄P used especially in veterinary medicine

— called also DDVP

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dichloroethyl ether

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“Dichlorvos.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dichlorvos. Accessed 13 May. 2021.

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dichlorvos

noun

di·chlor·vos | \ (ˈ)dī-ˈklō(ə)r-ˌväs, -ˈklȯ(ə)r-, -vəs

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Medical Definition of dichlorvos

: an organophosphorus insecticide and anthelmintic C₄H₇Cl₂O₄P used especially in veterinary medicine

— called also DDVP

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