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dichlorvos

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di·chlor·vos   (dī-klôr'vōs', -vəs, -klōr'-)   
n.  A nonpersistent organophosphorous pesticide, C4H7O4Cl2P, of low toxicity to humans.

[di-1 + chlor(o)- + v(inyl) + (ph)os(phate).]
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Main Entry: di·chlor·vos
Pronunciation: (')dI-'klO(&)r-"väs, -'klo(&)r-, -v&s
Function: noun
: an organophosphorus insecticideand anthelmintic C4H7Cl2O4P used especially in veterinary medicine called also DDVP
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dichlorvos di·chlor·vos (dī-klôr'vōs', -vəs)
n.
A nonpersistent organophosphorous pesticide of low toxicity to humans.

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