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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
Variants of ORGANOPHOSPHORUS
or·gan·o·phos·pho·rus also or·gan·o·phos·pho·rous \-fäs-ˈfȯr-əs\
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First Known Use of ORGANOPHOSPHORUS
1950
Medical Dictionary
organophosphorus
adjective or·gan·o·phos·pho·rus \-ˈfäs-f(ə-)rəs\
Medical Definition of ORGANOPHOSPHORUS
: of, relating to, or being a phosphorus-containing organic pesticide (as malathion) that acts by inhibiting cholinesterase
—organophosphorus noun
Variants of ORGANOPHOSPHORUS
or·gan·o·phos·pho·rus also or·gan·o·phos·pho·rous \-fäs-ˈfōr-əs, -ˈfȯr-\
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