"dichlorvos" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From dichlor(o)v(inyl) + -fos (“phosphorous derivative”). Etymology templates: {{af|en|dichlorovinyl|-fos|alt1=dichlor(o)v(inyl)|nocat=1|t2=phosphorous derivative}} dichlor(o)v(inyl) + -fos (“phosphorous derivative”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dichlorvos (uncountable)
  1. (pharmacology) A highly volatile organophosphate, 2,2-dichlorovinyl dimethyl phosphate (DDVP), widely used as a fumigant to control household pests and to protect stored product from insects. Wikipedia link: dichlorvos Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Pharmaceutical drugs

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