Definition

A clear, colorless solid used in farming to kill insects.

Example

Farmers often use trichlorfon to protect their crops from pests.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of trichlorfon?

Yeah, I think it's some sort of insecticide, right?

Exactly! I read that it's used in agriculture to control pests.

That's interesting; I wonder if it's safe for home use.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Trichlorfon is formed from "tri-" (meaning three), "chlor" (from Greek "chloros", meaning green or pale green, referring to chlorine), and "fon" (from the Greek "phone", meaning sound or voice, but in this context, it refers to a chemical compound). The word describes a chemical compound containing three chlorine atoms.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tri-' meaning three, and 'chlor' referring to chlorine, which helps you remember that trichlorfon is a compound with three chlorine atoms.

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