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chlorpyrifos

chlor·pyr·i·fos
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [klawr-pir-uh-fos, klohr-]
    • /klɔrˈpɪr əˌfɒs, kloʊr-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [klawr-pir-uh-fos, klohr-]
    • /klɔrˈpɪr əˌfɒs, kloʊr-/

Definitions of chlorpyrifos word

  • noun chlorpyrifos a broad-spectrum insecticide, C 9 H 11 Cl 3 NO 3 PS, used on lawns and ornamental plants. 1
  • noun chlorpyrifos A broad-spectrum organophosphate insecticide, widely used in food crop agriculture and against termites. 1
  • noun chlorpyrifos A crystalline organophosphate insecticide that inhibits acetylcholinesterase. 0

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Parts of speech for Chlorpyrifos

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chlorpyrifos popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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