metrifonate

English

Etymology

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

Noun

metrifonate (uncountable)

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

Synonyms

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