diisopropyl fluorophosphate

noun

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.

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Meanings

noundiisopropyl fluorophosphate (uncountable, abbreviation DFP)

abbreviation DFP

  1. uncountablechemistryAn 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.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
isofluorophate

Origin

From diisopropyl + fluoro + phosphate.

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APA

diisopropyl fluorophosphate. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/diisopropyl%20fluorophosphate

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