organophosphate

From organo- +‎ phosphate.

organophosphate (plural organophosphates)

1. (chemistry) Any ester of phosphoric acid or its derivatives, especially one used as an insecticide or herbicide.
   • 2018, Ian Sample, The Guardian, 13 March:

     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.

• organophosphatic