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phosphamidon

American

[fos-fam-i-don] / fɒsˈfæm ɪˌdɒn /

noun

Chemistry.

a systemic and contact insecticide, C 1 0 H 1 9 ClNO 5 P, used against beetles, aphids, mites, and other crop pests.

1955–60; perhaps phosph(ate) + amide + -on ¹

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