dichlorvos

noun di·chlor·vos \(ˈ)dī-ˈklȯr-ˌväs, -vəs\

Definition of DICHLORVOS

: an organophosphorus insecticide and anthelmintic C₄H₇Cl₂O₄P used especially in veterinary medicine —called also DDVP

dichlor- + vinyl + phosphate

First Known Use: 1957

Medical Dictionary

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

: an organophosphorus insecticide and anthelmintic C₄H₇Cl₂O₄P used especially in veterinary medicine—called also DDVP

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