acephate

American  

[as-uh-feyt] / ˈæs əˌfeɪt /

noun

Chemistry.

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of acephate

ace(tyl) + ph(osphor-) + -ate ²

Example Sentences

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

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

The agency said its recent review of acephate included a thorough examination of a variety of scientific studies and that, even with its proposed changes, children and infants would still be protected.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2024

Health and environmental scientists are concerned about more than the direct impact of having potentially greater amounts of acephate and malathion on celery and other produce.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2024

In Florida a relatively new threat, the citrus black fly, which first turned up near Fort Lauderdale in 1976, is now being fought with stingless wasps�imported from Mexico�and with the chemical acephate.

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