parathion

[ par-uh-thahy-on ]

nounChemistry.
  1. a deep-brown to yellow, poisonous liquid, C10H14NO5PS, used as an insecticide.

Origin of parathion

1
First recorded in 1945–50; para-1 + thi- + -on(e)

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parathion

/ (ˌpærəˈθaɪɒn) /


noun
  1. a slightly water-soluble toxic oil, odourless and colourless when pure, used as an insecticide. Formula: C 10 H 14 NO 5 PS

Origin of parathion

1
C20: from para- 1 + thio- + -on

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