octamethylpyrophosphoramide en · NOUN
Etymology
From octa- + methyl- + pyro- + phosphoramide.
Meanings
- A synthetic organophosphorus compound that was developed as an insecticide. It works by disrupting nerve function in insects by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme essential for normal nervous system activity.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMPA | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic | |
| octamethylpyrophosphoramides | Number=Plur | lexicographic |