chlorpyrifos
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of chlorpyrifos
chlor- 2 + pyri(dine) + -fos, for phosphorus
Example Sentences
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The findings also suggest that people with known past exposure to chlorpyrifos may benefit from closer neurological monitoring, particularly as researchers continue to investigate the long-term effects of pesticide exposure on brain health.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026
The discovery that chlorpyrifos interferes with autophagy highlights a possible target for future therapies aimed at protecting the brain from pesticide-related damage.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 16, 2026
The human data revealed that individuals with long-term residential exposure to chlorpyrifos had more than a 2.5 times greater risk of developing Parkinson's disease compared with those who had little or no exposure.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 16, 2026
Scientists say that although chlorpyrifos use has declined in the US, many people experienced exposure in the past and similar pesticides are still widely used.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 16, 2026
Golf courses use high amounts of pesticides, like chlorpyrifos, which have been linked to Parkinson’s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025
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