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dichlorvos

Syllabification: (di·chlor·vos)

Pronunciation: /dīˈklôrvəs/

Definition of dichlorvos

noun

Chemistry

a pale yellow liquid used as an insecticide and veterinary anthelmintic.
- An organophosphorus compound; alternative name: 2,2-dichlorovinyl dimethyl phosphate; chemical formula: (CH₃O)₂PO₂CHCCl₂