noun
- Plural of chlorpyrifos; a widely used organophosphate insecticide employed in agriculture and pest control.
Usage: technical; chemistry/agriculture
Examples
- Chlorpyrifoses are commonly applied to crops to control aphids and other harmful insects.
- The EPA has restricted the use of chlorpyrifoses in residential settings due to health concerns.
- Farmers must follow safety guidelines when handling chlorpyrifoses to protect themselves and the environment.
- Chlorpyrifoses work by disrupting the nervous system of target pests.
- Residues of chlorpyrifoses have been detected in some food products.