relating to or denoting compounds in which chlorine atoms are attached to carbon atoms, especially those that are harmful to the environment.
organo+chlorine
Shared component: organo · organic
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organo
organic
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesAny of a group of organic compounds containing phosphorus, many of which are used as pesticides and some as nerve agents.
organo+phosphate
Shared component: organo · organic