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organophosphate

/ˌɔːr.ɡə.nəʊˈfɒs.feɪt/

Tradução: Composto químico usado principalmente como inseticida, que afeta o sistema nervoso de insetos e pode ser tóxico para humanos e outros animais.

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noun

/ˌɔːr.ɡə.nəʊˈfɒs.feɪt/C2formalscientific
  • ptComposto químico usado principalmente como inseticida, que afeta o sistema nervoso de insetos e pode ser tóxico para humanos e outros animais.

A chemical compound, often used as an insecticide, that disrupts the nervous system of insects.

  1. C1formalscientific

    A type of chemical compound used as an insecticide that disrupts the nervous system of insects by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase.

    ptInseticida organofosforado

    • Farmers often use organophosphates to protect crops from pests.
    • Exposure to organophosphates can be harmful to humans if not handled properly.
    • The use of certain organophosphates has been restricted due to environmental concerns.
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