organophosphate

organophosphate

English

Etymology

From organo- +‎ phosphate.

Noun

organophosphate (plural organophosphates)

1. (chemistry) Any ester of phosphoric acid or its derivatives, especially one used as an insecticide or herbicide.
   • 2018, Ian Sample, The Guardian, 13 March:

     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.

Derived terms

• organophosphatic

Translations

ester of phosphoric acid

Spanish: organofosfato m