organophosphate
noun
or·gan·o·phos·phate
ˌȯr-gə-nō-ˈfäs-ˌfāt 
ȯr-ˌga-nō-
: an organophosphorus compound (such as a pesticide)
organophosphate
adjective
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One of those, called organophosphate ester, or OPFRs, was measured in the new research.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
But those perfect plants don’t grow that way without assistance; they are sprayed routinely with fungicides and insecticides, especially organophosphates, which kill insects by interfering with their nervous systems.
—Maryn McKenna, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2025
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
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
But those perfect plants don’t grow that way without assistance; they are sprayed routinely with fungicides and insecticides, especially organophosphates, which kill insects by interfering with their nervous systems.
—Maryn McKenna, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2025
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
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“Organophosphate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/organophosphate. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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organophosphate
noun
or·gan·o·phos·phate
ȯr-ˌgan-ə-ˈfäs-ˌfāt
: an organophosphorus compound
organophosphate
adjective
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