acephate

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(asə fāt′)


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ac•e•phate  (asə fāt′),USA pronunciation n. [Chem.]
  1. Botany, Chemistrya white solid compound, C4H10NO3PS, used as an insecticide against a wide range of plant pests, including aphids, budworms, and tent caterpillars.
  • ace(tyl) + ph(osphor-) + ate2


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