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ethion

American  
[eth-ee-on] / ˈɛθ iˌɒn /

noun

Biochemistry.
  1. a highly toxic organophosphate, C 9 H 22 O 4 P 2 S 3, used as a pesticide.


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Studies have detected known carcinogens such as heptachlor and ethion in the blood of Punjabi citizens and the breast milk of new mothers, as well as in grains, cotton and vegetables harvested from the fields.

From New York Times Jul. 30, 2013

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