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phorate

American  
[fawr-eyt, fohr-] / ˈfɔr eɪt, ˈfoʊr- /

noun

Chemistry.

  1. a systemic insecticide, C 7 H 1 7 O 2 PS 3 , used especially as a soil treatment for the control of numerous crop-damaging insects.

Etymology

Origin of phorate

First recorded in 1955–60; (phos)phor- ( def. ) + -ate 2

Example Sentences

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Phorate, methyl parathion, bromadiolone and phosphamidon, all classified as extremely hazardous, are likewise registered for use.

From Reuters

Phos′phorate, to combine or impregnate with phosphorus.—n.

From Project Gutenberg

Cam′phorate, to impregnate with camphor.—adjs.

From Project Gutenberg

Cam′phorate, Camphor′ic, pertaining to camphor.

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