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organophosphate::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | insect powder, insecticide |
| Has types | chlorpyrifos |
Examples of organophosphate
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However, to Sutcliffe, the source of her organophosphate poisoning seemed obvious.
From the morningstaronline.co.uk
Organophosphate pesticides are insecticides that attack bugs'nervous systems.
From the sfgate.com
In fact organophosphate additives to engine lubricants are widely suspected.
From the newscientist.com
Brain anomalies in children exposed prenatally to a common organophosphate pesticide.
From the sciencedaily.com
Some contain organophosphate pesticides, which impair the nervous system.
From the post-gazette.com
The highest concentrations were found for chlorinated organophosphate flame retardants.
From the sciencedaily.com
Increased organophosphate exposure was related to a doubling of risk of an ADHD diagnosis.
From the psychcentral.com
The link was made to these organophosphate nerve gas components in chlorpyrifos and diazinon.
From the infowars.com
Over 30 organophosphate pesticides used in non-organic commercial farming are USDA approved.
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- An insecticide that interferes with an insect's nervous system
- An organophosphate (sometimes abbreviated OP) is the general name for esters of phosphoric acid. Phosphates are probably the most pervasive organophosphorus compounds. ...
- (organophosphates) Pesticides that contain phosphorus; short-lived, but some can be toxic when first applied.
- (Organophosphates) Synthetic organic compound that disrupts the nervous system at the synapses.
- (organophosphates) Are a group of pesticide chemicals which contain phosphorus intended to control insects, eg malathion and parathion.
- Organophosphates (OPs) are a specific class of insecticides, developed initially in the 1940s. They attack the nervous system by poisoning the critical enzyme, acetylcholinesterase, which is essential for breaking down chemically delivered nerve impulses. ...
- Organophosphates are currently the most popular forms of pesticides, which can kill pests by destroying their nervous system.
- A phosphate-containing organic compound which inhibits cholinesterase enzymes that control the transmission of nerve impulses. G-series and V-series nerve agents are organophosphates. See FM 3-9.
- The term organophosphate (OP) is usually used to describe derivatives of phosphoric and similar acids. However, it may be more accurate to describe such compounds as 'organophosphorous compounds'. This term covers a wide range of chemicals not all of which display anticholinesterase activity.
