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tetraethyl pyrophosphate
noun
Chemistry.
- a colorless to amber, hygroscopic, poisonous liquid, (C 2 H 5 ) 4 P 2 O 7 , used as an insecticide and as a rodenticide.
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Residues of hexaethyl tetraphosphate and tetraethyl pyrophosphate persist for only a short time and residues of parathion drop to a low level within 10 to 14 days after application.
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Several organic phosphorus compounds, including hexaethyl tetraphosphate, tetraethyl pyrophosphate, and parathion, have also been developed.
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