chlorpyrifos
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of chlorpyrifos
chlor- 2 + pyri(dine) + -fos, for phosphorus
Example Sentences
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Environmental Protection Agency banned chlorpyrifos for household use in 2001, it remains in use in agriculture for non-organic produce and grains.
From Science Daily • Nov. 7, 2025
While some states have banned or put restrictions on the use of chlorpyrifos on golf courses, it’s still allowed in some places.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
Children who live and go to school near farm fields where pesticides like chlorpyrifos are used show blood levels well above normal, and have higher rates of neurological problems as a result.
From Salon • Jan. 2, 2025
The saga of this pesticide, which has the unwieldy name chlorpyrifos, is a stark reminder of why so many Americans are alarmed about industrial farming and the food supply.
From New York Times • Dec. 4, 2024
Before it was banned, more than 900,000 pounds of chlorpyrifos were used in 2017— more than in any other state.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2024
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