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trichlorfon

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[trahy-klawr-fon, -klohr-] / traɪˈklɔr fɒn, -ˈkloʊr- /

noun

Chemistry, Pharmacology.

  1. metrifonate.

Etymology

Origin of trichlorfon

1955–60; trichlor(o)- ( see tri-, chlor- 2) + (phos)phon(ate) (respelled as -fon )

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