metrifonate

Questions

What does metrifonate mean?

An irreversible organophosphate acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, used as an insecticide and to treat schistosomiasis.

Where does metrifonate come from?

From (di)me(thyl) + tri(chlorovinyl) + fonate.

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