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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

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Some environmental scientists strongly oppose loosening the restrictions on both acephate and malathion, arguing that the new tests are not reliable enough to capture all the hazards a chemical poses to the developing brain.

From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2024

As much as 12 million pounds of acephate were used on soybeans, Brussels sprouts and other crops in 2019, according to the most recent estimates from the U.S.

From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2024

The federal agency estimates that up to 30% of celery, 35% of lettuce and 20% of cauliflower and peppers were grown with acephate.

From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2024

The federal agency’s assessment lays out a plan that would allow 10 times more acephate on food than is acceptable under the current limits.

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

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