organophosphate
noun
or·gan·o·phos·phate
ˌȯr-gə-nō-ˈfäs-ˌfāt 
ȯr-ˌga-nō-
: an organophosphorus compound (such as a pesticide)
organophosphate
adjective
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Traditional farms may deploy toxic chemicals like organophosphates and organochlorines, while organic farms prefer to keep damaging bugs in check by encouraging the growth of their natural enemies, including particular beetles, spiders and birds.
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Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
The new analysis focuses on two groups of chemicals — organophosphates and some carbamates — that are commonly used in insecticides.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2023
Many organophosphate pesticides are chemically similar enough to bind to the same modified receptor.
—WIRED, 30 Oct. 2023
Normally, mosquito control agencies use two pesticides to reduce adult mosquito populations: pyrethroids and organophosphates.
—Claire Gillespie, Health, 31 Mar. 2023
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Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
The new analysis focuses on two groups of chemicals — organophosphates and some carbamates — that are commonly used in insecticides.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2023
Many organophosphate pesticides are chemically similar enough to bind to the same modified receptor.
—WIRED, 30 Oct. 2023
Normally, mosquito control agencies use two pesticides to reduce adult mosquito populations: pyrethroids and organophosphates.
—Claire Gillespie, Health, 31 Mar. 2023
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“Organophosphate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/organophosphate. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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organophosphate
noun
or·gan·o·phos·phate
ȯr-ˌgan-ə-ˈfäs-ˌfāt
: an organophosphorus compound
organophosphate
adjective
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