metrifonate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An irreversible organophosphate acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, used as an insecticide and to treat schistosomiasis.

Word forms

metrifonate

Etymology

From (di)me(thyl) + tri(chlorovinyl) + fonate.

Synonyms

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