chlorpyrifos
/klɔːrˈpaɪrɪfɒs/
noun
- A chemical used in pesticides to kill insects on crops and in homes.
- Chlorpyrifos has been banned in some countries due to health concerns.
- The environmental group campaigned against the use of chlorpyrifos near schools.
- Farmers used chlorpyrifos to protect their corn from pests.