chloracetate

/ˌklɔrəˈseteɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A salt or ester of chloroacetic acid, used in the production of pesticides and other chemicals.

“The factory produced chloracetate for use in insecticides.”

Synonyms

  • chloroacetic acid salt
  • pesticide intermediate

Antonyms

  • environmentally friendly chemical
  • organic acid