organophosphate

noun

or·​gan·​o·​phos·​phate ˌȯr-gə-nō-ˈfäs-ˌfāt How to pronounce organophosphate (audio)
ȯr-ˌga-nō-
: an organophosphorus compound (such as a pesticide)
organophosphate adjective

Examples of organophosphate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Traditional farms may deploy toxic chemicals like organophosphates and organochlorines, while organic farms prefer to keep damaging bugs in check by encouraging the growth of their natural enemies, including particular beetles, spiders and birds. Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024 The new analysis focuses on two groups of chemicals — organophosphates and some carbamates — that are commonly used in insecticides. Evan Bush, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2023 Many organophosphate pesticides are chemically similar enough to bind to the same modified receptor. WIRED, 30 Oct. 2023 Normally, mosquito control agencies use two pesticides to reduce adult mosquito populations: pyrethroids and organophosphates. Claire Gillespie, Health, 31 Mar. 2023 See all Example Sentences for organophosphate 

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Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of organophosphate was in 1945

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“Organophosphate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/organophosphate. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

organophosphate

noun
or·​gan·​o·​phos·​phate ȯr-ˌgan-ə-ˈfäs-ˌfāt How to pronounce organophosphate (audio)
: an organophosphorus compound
organophosphate adjective
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