-fos

English

Alternative forms

fos-, -fos-

Etymology

From phosphorus.

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /fɒs/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˌfɑs/

Suffix

-fos

(pharmacology) Used to form names of phosphorous derivatives used as insecticides, anthelminthics, pesticides, etc.

Derived terms

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