acephate

American

[as-uh-fayt] / ˈæs əˌfeɪt /

noun

Chemistry.

a white solid compound, C 4 H 10 NO 3 PS, used as an insecticide against a wide range of plant pests, including aphids, budworms, and tent caterpillars.

Etymology

Origin of acephate

ace(tyl) + ph(osphor-) + -ate ²

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

acephate

The EPA considered this research when deciding to relax the limits on acephate use but stated that flaws and inconsistencies made these epidemiological studies “not compelling.”

From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2024

The EPA expects to start accepting public comments on the acephate proposal in the coming months before it makes a final decision.

From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency recently proposed easing restrictions on acephate.

From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2024

Several studies suggest that, even at currently allowable levels, acephate may already be causing learning disabilities in children exposed to it while in the uterus or in their first years of life.

From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2024

Most of the pesticides detected on the Dirty Dozen are legal, but one exception is acephate, an organophosphate insecticide that is essentially prohibited for use on green beans but is still found on them.

From Salon ● Mar. 20, 2024

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023