metrifonate
English
editEtymology
editFrom (di)me(thyl) + tri(chlorovinyl) + fonate.
Noun
editmetrifonate (uncountable)
- An irreversible organophosphate acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, used as an insecticide and to treat schistosomiasis.
From (di)me(thyl) + tri(chlorovinyl) + fonate.
metrifonate (uncountable)