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phorate
pho·rate [ fáw ràyt ]


noun 
Definition:
 
insecticide: an organophosphorus compound. Use: insecticide. C7H17O2PS3
[Mid-20th century. Contraction of phosphorodithioate<phosphorus + di-1 + thio- + -ate]
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