octamethylpyrophosphoramides

A form of octamethylpyrophosphoramide — A synthetic organophosphorus compound that was developed as an insecticide. It works by disrupting nerve function in insects by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme essential for normal nervous system activity.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of octamethylpyrophosphoramide
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