noun
- an organophosphate insecticide used to control various insects and parasites
Usage: chemistry; agriculture
Examples
- The farmer applied trichlorfon to control the pest infestation in his crops.
- Trichlorfon is commonly used in veterinary medicine to treat parasitic infections.
- The pesticide trichlorfon breaks down relatively quickly in the environment.
- Agricultural workers must wear protective equipment when handling trichlorfon.
- Trichlorfon is effective against a wide range of insect pests.
- The veterinarian prescribed trichlorfon to eliminate the parasites in the livestock.