DIISOPROPYLPHOSPHOFLUORIDATE
\dˌɪɪsəpɹˌə͡ʊpa͡ɪlfˌɒsfəflˈʊ͡əɹɪdˌe͡ɪt], \dˌɪɪsəpɹˌəʊpaɪlfˌɒsfəflˈʊəɹɪdˌeɪt], \d_ˌɪ__ɪ_s_ə_p_ɹ_ˌəʊ_p_aɪ_l_f_ˌɒ_s_f_ə_f_l_ˈʊə_ɹ_ɪ_d_ˌeɪ_t]\
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An irreversible cholinesterase inhibitor with actions similar to those of echothiophate. It is a powerful miotic used mainly in the treatment of glaucoma. Its vapor is highly toxic and it is recommended that only solutions in arachis oil be used therapeutically. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 29th ed, p1330)
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basidiomycota
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