chlorpyrifos

English

Noun

chlorpyrifos (uncountable)

1. A crystalline organophosphate insecticide that inhibits acetylcholinesterase.[diethoxy-sulfanylidene-(3,5,6-trichloropyridin-2-yl)oxy-λ5-phosphane]

   "Chlorpyrifos is considered to be toxic to fish, crustaceans, and bees."

Translations

insecticide

• Finnish: klorpyrifossi