trichlorphon
/traɪˈklɔːrfɒn/
noun
- An organophosphate compound used as an insecticide and veterinary medicine to treat parasites.
- Trichlorphon is effective against a wide range of pests but must be handled with care.
- Farmers sometimes use trichlorphon to protect crops from insect damage.
- The veterinarian prescribed trichlorphon to treat the horse's parasitic infection.