Definition of "organophosphate"

organophosphate

noun
plural organophosphates
1. (chemistry) Any ester of phosphoric acid or its derivatives, especially one used as an insecticide or herbicide.
  Quotations
  Like other nerve agents, they are organophosphate compounds, but the chemicals used to make novichoks, and their final structures, are considered classified in the UK, the US and other countries.
  2018 March 13, Ian Sample, The Guardian‎