chlorpyrifos
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of chlorpyrifos
chlor- 2 + pyri(dine) + -fos, for phosphorus
Example Sentences
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It is California’s first major pesticide phaseout since 2019, when regulators announced the state was ending virtually all uses of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide linked to neurological issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
The researchers found that chlorpyrifos interferes with a process known as autophagy.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026
The research team estimated each participant's exposure to chlorpyrifos over time by combining California pesticide use records with the locations of participants' homes and workplaces.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 16, 2026
The findings further suggest that individuals known to have had past exposure to chlorpyrifos might benefit from closer neurological monitoring.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 16, 2026
Mice were exposed to aerosolized chlorpyrifos for 11 weeks through inhalation methods designed to mimic how people typically encounter the chemical.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 16, 2026
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