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malathion
[ mal-uh-thahy-on, ‑uhn ]
noun
- an organic phosphate insecticide, C 10 H 19 O 6 S 2 P, of relatively low toxicity for mammals.
Malathion
/ ˌmæləˈθaɪɒn /
noun
- a yellow organophosphorus insecticide used as a dust or mist for the control of house flies and garden pests. Formula: C 10 H 19 O 6 PS 2
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Word History and Origins
Origin of malathion1
First recorded in 1953
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Word History and Origins
Origin of malathion1
C20: from ( diethyl ) mal ( eate ) + thio- + -on
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