organophosphate
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organophosphate (plural organophosphates)
- (chemistry) Any ester of phosphoric acid or its derivatives, especially one used as an insecticide or herbicide.
- 2018 March 13, Ian Sample, The Guardian[1]:
- Like other nerve agents, they are organophosphate compounds, but the chemicals used to make novichoks, and their final structures, are considered classified in the UK, the US and other countries.
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ester of phosphoric acid
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