dichlorvos

 
Pronunciation: /dʌɪˈklɔːvɒs/

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

Origin:

mid 20th century: from elements of the systematic name (see above)