methamidophos

English

Molecular structure of methamidophos

Etymology

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Noun

methamidophos (uncountable)

1. A specific organophosphate insecticide, having the chemical formula C₂H₈NO₂PS
   • 2008 February 2, Martin Fackler, “Insecticide-Tainted Dumplings From China Sicken 175 in Japan”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     The Health Ministry said the dumplings contained a pesticide, methamidophos, which is used in China but is not common in Japan.

Translations

insecticide

• French: methamidophos m
• German: Methamidophos n
• Polish: metamidofos (pl) m
• Spanish: metamidofós m