organophosphorus

adjective or·gan·o·phos·pho·rus \-ˈfäs-f(ə-)rəs\

Definition of ORGANOPHOSPHORUS

: of, relating to, or being a phosphorus-containing organic compound and especially a pesticide (as malathion) that acts by inhibiting cholinesterase

— organophosphorus noun

or·gan·o·phos·pho·rus also or·gan·o·phos·pho·rous \-fäs-ˈfȯr-əs\

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adjective or·gan·o·phos·pho·rus \-ˈfäs-f(ə-)rəs\

: of, relating to, or being a phosphorus-containing organic pesticide (as malathion) that acts by inhibiting cholinesterase

—organophosphorus noun

or·gan·o·phos·pho·rus also or·gan·o·phos·pho·rous \-fäs-ˈfōr-əs, -ˈfȯr-\

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