dichlorvos
English
Etymology
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Noun
dichlorvos (uncountable)
- (organic chemistry) A highly volatile organophosphate, 2,2-dichlorovinyl dimethyl phosphate (DDVP), widely used as a fumigant to control household pests and to protect stored product from insects.