ETHEPHON


Meaning of ETHEPHON in English

/eth"euh fon'/ , n. Chem.

a solid compound, C 2 H 6 ClO 3 P, used as a growth regulator to accelerate the ripening of tomatoes, citrus fruit, apples, and other crops.

[ 1970-75; as shortening of the chemical name 2-chloroethanephosphonic acid; see CHLORO-, ETHANE, PHOSPHO-, -ONIC ]

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