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parathion
[ par-uh-thahy-on ]
noun
, Chemistry.
- a deep-brown to yellow, poisonous liquid, C 1 0 H 1 4 NO 5 PS, used as an insecticide.
parathion
/ ˌpærəˈθaɪɒn /
noun
- a slightly water-soluble toxic oil, odourless and colourless when pure, used as an insecticide. Formula: C 10 H 14 NO 5 PS
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Word History and Origins
Origin of parathion1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of parathion1
C20: from para- 1+ thio- + -on
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Example Sentences
When I went through the original parathion sprayed plot there was well over half that had some live nymphs.
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