acephate
[ as-uh-feyt ]
/ ˈæs əˌfeɪt /
noun Chemistry.
a white solid compound, C4H10NO3PS, used as an insecticide against a wide range of plant pests, including aphids, budworms, and tent caterpillars.
Origin of acephate
Words nearby acephate
acephalorrhachia,
acephalostomia,
acephalothoracia,
acephalous,
acephaly,
acephate,
acequia,
acer,
aceramic,
acerate,
acerb