Dichlorvos or 2,2-dichlorovinyl dimethyl phosphate (Trade Names: DDVP, Vapona, etc.) is a organophosphate, widely used as an insecticide to control household pests, in public health, and protecting stored product from insects. The compound has been commercially available since 1961 and has become controversial because of its prevalence in urban wa...
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<chemical> An organophosphorus insecticide that inhibits acetylcholinesterase. ... Pharmacological action: anthelmintic, cholinesterase inhibitor, insecticide, organophosphate. ... Chemical name: Phosphoric acid, 2,2-dichloroethenyl dimethyl ester ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: dī-klōr′vos Definitions: 1. An anthelmintic in veterinary and human medicine. Synonyms: dichlorovos
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