dichlorvos

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Etymology

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Noun

dichlorvos (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) A highly volatile organophosphate, 2,2-dichlorovinyl dimethyl phosphate (DDVP), widely used as a fumigant to control household pests and to protect stored product from insects.
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