Definition of Phosmet

1. Noun. A phthalimide-derived nonsystemic organophosphate insecticide used on plants and animals. ¹

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Medical Definition of Phosmet

1. S-((1,3-dihydro-1,3-dioxo-2h-isoindol-2-yl)methyl)phosphorodithioic acid o,o-dimethyl ester. An organothiophosphorus insecticide that has been used to control pig mange. Pharmacological action: insecticide, organothiophosphate. Chemical name: Phosphorodithioic acid, S-((1,3-dihydro-1,3-dioxo-2H-isoindol-2-yl)methyl) O,O-dimethyl ester (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Phosmet

phorophytes
phoropter
phoropters
phorusrhacid
phorusrhacids
phos
phos-
phosacetim
phosalone
phosducin
phosgenated
phosgene
phosgenes
phosgenite
phosmet (current term)
phosph-
phosphaadamantane
phosphacyclic
phosphagen
phosphagenic
phosphagens
phospham
phosphamic acid
phosphamidase
phosphamidon
phosphammite
phosphams
phosphane
phosphanes

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