-fos
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From phosphorus.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /fɒs/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌfɑs/
Suffix
-fos
- (pharmacology) Used to form names of phosphorous derivatives used as insecticides, anthelminthics, pesticides, etc.
Derived terms
English terms suffixed with -fos