methylphosphonofluoridate

English

Etymology

From methyl +‎ phosphon(ic) +‎ -o- +‎ fluoridate.

Noun

methylphosphonofluoridate (uncountable)

  1. Any of a class of highly toxic organophosphorus compounds characterized by the methylphosphonofluoridate chemical structure, including sarin and soman. They are potent cholinesterase inhibitors, often used as chemical weapons.
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