methylphosphonofluoridate
Any of a class of highly toxic organophosphorus compounds characterized by the…Any of a class of highly toxic organophosphorus compounds characterized by the methylphosphonofluoridate chemical structure, including sarin and soman. They are potent cholinesterase inhibitors, often used as chemical weapons.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)Any of a class of highly toxic organophosphorus compounds characterized by the methylphosphonofluoridate chemical structure, including sarin and soman. They are potent cholinesterase inhibitors, often used as chemical weapons.
Origin
From methyl + phosphon(ic) + -o- + fluoridate.From methyl + phosphon(ic) + -o- + fluoridate.
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