Apholates

/ˈæfəleɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural form of apholate; multiple instances or types of this insect sterilant chemical.

Etymology

Simply the plural form of apholate, created by adding the standard English '-s' suffix.

Kelly Says

The plural form reminds us that scientists often need multiple versions or batches of chemicals for different situations—different apholates might work better against mosquitoes versus fruit flies.

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