Glyphosate

**Semantic type:** Hazardous or Poisonous Substance

**Definition:** A synthetic organophosphate compound that blocks the activity of enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate (EPSP) synthase and is used as a broad-spectrum pesticide. It is characterized as a volatile, moderately toxic, colorless, odorless crystalline solid or powder, and exposure occurs by inhalation, ingestion, or contact.

**Synonyms:** - GLYPHOSATE - Roundup