diisopropyl fluorophosphate en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From diisopropyl + fluoro + phosphate.
Meanings
- (uncountable) An organophosphorus compound in organic chemistry that irreversibly inhibits acetylcholinesterase, disrupting normal nerve signaling by causing acetylcholine to accumulate. It is highly toxic and mainly used in research to study enzyme inhibition and nerve agent effects.
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