# methylphosphonofluoridate

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
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.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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