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Noun: organophosphate  or,ga-now'fós,feyt or ,or-gu-now'fós,feyt
  1. An insecticide that interferes with an insect's nervous system
    "The use of organophosphate pesticides has been restricted due to environmental concerns"

Derived forms: organophosphates

Type of: insect powder, insecticide

Encyclopedia: Organophosphate