octamethylpyrophosphoramide
Meanings
noun
- A synthetic organophosphorus compound that was developed as an insecticide. It works by disrupting nerve function in insects by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme essential for normal nervous system activity.
Word forms
Etymology
From octa- + methyl- + pyro- + phosphoramide.
Synonyms
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