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dichlorvos, n.|daɪˈklɔːvɒs| [f. di-2 + chlor-2 + vinyl + phosphate n., elements in the systematic name (see def.).] A pale yellow liquid that is an organophosphorus insecticide used as a spray and impregnant against household and farm pests and as an anthelmintic for domestic animals; 2,2-dichlorovinyl dimethyl phosphate, (CH3O)2PO2CHCCl2 .
1960Rev. Appl. Entomol. A. XLVIII. 3 Dichlorvos..Dimethyl 2,2-dichlorovinyl phosphate..DDVP. 1972Nature 15 Dec. 418/2 There have been several conflicting reports on the genetic effects of Dichlorvos.., which is the active ingredient of Shell's pesticide, ‘Vapona’. 1979P. L. G. Bateman Househ. Pests ii. 77 Impregnated strips of plastic giving off vapours of..dichlorvos are also sold for domestic fly control. 1983Choice (Marrickville, New South Wales) Nov. 11/3 Collars and medallions with dichlorvos release an insecticidal vapour that is dispersed via the animal's coat oils especially to places where fleas tend to hide. |