First Known Use: 1959
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phorate
noun pho·rate \ˈfȯr-ˌāt\
Definition of PHORATE
: a very toxic organophosphate systemic insecticide C7H17O2PS3
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Origin of PHORATE
phosphorus + thioate salt of a thio acid
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