methylphosphonofluoridate

noun

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.

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Meanings

nounmethylphosphonofluoridate (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAny 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.

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APA

methylphosphonofluoridate. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/methylphosphonofluoridate

MLA

“methylphosphonofluoridate.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/methylphosphonofluoridate. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “methylphosphonofluoridate,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/methylphosphonofluoridate.

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