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dimethoate

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[dahy-meth-oh-ayt] / daɪˈmɛθ oʊˌeɪt /

noun

Chemistry.
  1. a highly toxic crystalline compound, C 5 H 12 NO 3 PS 2 , used as an insecticide.


Etymology

Origin of dimethoate

1955–60; probably dimeth(yl) + -(thi)oate, components of the chemical name


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