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- US Pronunciation
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- [par-uh-thahy-on]
- /ˌpær əˈθaɪ ɒn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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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