malathion

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Definitions of malathion word

noun malathion an organic phosphate insecticide, C 10 H 19 O 6 S 2 P, of relatively low toxicity for mammals. 1
noun malathion A synthetic organophosphorus compound that is used as an insecticide and is relatively harmless to plants and other animals. 1
noun malathion insecticide 1
noun malathion a yellow organophosphorus insecticide used as a dust or mist for the control of house flies and garden pests. Formula: C10H19O6PS2 0
noun malathion an organic phosphate, C10H19O6S2P, of relatively low toxicity for mammals, used as an insecticide 0

before 1953

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1953

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