Dioxathion
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dioxathion is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) p-dioxane-2,3-diyl ethyl phosphorodithioate, an organophosphate pesticide used as an insecticide on livestock and as an acaricide on citrus fruits, deciduous fruits, and nuts.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) p-dioxane-2,3-diyl ethyl phosphorodithioate, an organophosphate pesticide used as an insecticide on livestock and as an acaricide on citrus fruits, deciduous fruits, and nuts.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phosphorodithioate, dioxin, malathion, dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane, ethoprop, ethion.
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