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phosphamidon

phosphamidon

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A very poisonous chemical used on farms to kill insects
  • noun
  • /ˌfɑs.fəˈmɪ.dɒn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : fosfamidón
  • Farmers often use phosphamidon to control pests.

Examples

  • Farmers must handle phosphamidon with care due to its toxicity.

  • The use of phosphamidon has been restricted in many countries because of environmental concerns.

  • Exposure to phosphamidon can cause serious health problems if proper safety measures are not followed.

  • The use of phosphamidon has been restricted in many countries.

  • Farmers often use phosphamidon to protect their crops from harmful insects.

  • The pesticide phosphamidon effectively controls aphid populations in agriculture.

  • Due to its high toxicity, phosphamidon must be handled with extreme caution by agricultural workers.

Surface Forms

phosphamidon singular
phosphamidons plural

Etymology

The word phosphamidon comes from the parts phosph-, from 'phosphorus' (a chemical element), and -amid, a chemistry ending used in molecule names. So the name points to a phosphorus-containing chemical, which is why phosphamidon is a powerful and toxic 'insect killer' used in farming.