Parathion
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /pæɹəˈθaɪɒn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Parathion is a noun meaning An organophosphorus insecticide acaricide, [O,O-diethyl-O-4-nitro-phenylthiophosphate], a powerful, dangerously toxic insecticide.
Meaning
An organophosphorus insecticide acaricide, [O,O-diethyl-O-4-nitro-phenylthiophosphate], a powerful, dangerously toxic insecticide.
Word Forms
- parathions
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include methyl, paraoxon, phenthoate, methidathion, fenitrothion, disulfoton.
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