diisopropyl fluorophosphate
An organophosphorus compound in organic chemistry that irreversibly inhibits…An organophosphorus compound in organic chemistry that irreversibly inhibits acetylcholinesterase, disrupting normal nerve signaling by causing acetylcholine to accumulate. It is highly toxic and mainly used in research to study enzyme inhibition and nerve agent effects.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)An organophosphorus compound in organic chemistry that irreversibly inhibits acetylcholinesterase, disrupting normal nerve signaling by causing acetylcholine to accumulate. It is highly toxic and mainly used in research to study enzyme inhibition and nerve agent effects.
Origin
From diisopropyl + fluoro + phosphate.From diisopropyl + fluoro + phosphate.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
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