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parathion

par·a·thi·on
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [par-uh-thahy-on]
    • /ˌpær əˈθaɪ ɒn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [par-uh-thahy-on]
    • /ˌpær əˈθaɪ ɒn/

Definitions of parathion word

  • noun parathion a deep-brown to yellow, poisonous liquid, C 1 0 H 1 4 NO 5 PS, used as an insecticide. 1
  • noun parathion type of insecticide 1
  • noun parathion a slightly water-soluble toxic oil, odourless and colourless when pure, used as an insecticide. Formula: C10H14NO5PS 0
  • noun parathion a highly poisonous compound, C10H14O5NPS, commercially a colorless to dark-brown liquid, used as an agricultural insecticide 0

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Origin of parathion

First appearance:

before 1945
One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50; para-1 + thi- + -on(e)

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Parts of speech for Parathion

noun
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preposition
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determiner
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parathion popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

parathion usage trend in Literature

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