Definition
dichlorvoses
noun
- Plural of dichlorvos; organophosphate compounds used as insecticides and pesticides.
Usage: technical; chemistry/agriculture
Examples
- Dichlorvoses were commonly used in agricultural pest control during the mid-20th century.
- The farmer applied dichlorvoses to eliminate the insect infestation in the crop.
- Regulatory agencies have restricted the use of dichlorvoses due to health concerns.
- Dichlorvoses work by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase in insects.