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demeton

noun
dem·​e·​ton | \ ˈdeməˌtän\
plural -s

Definition of demeton

: a mixture of organophosphorus insecticides used as a systemic on plants

History and Etymology for demeton

probably from International Scientific Vocabulary diethyl + mercapt- + -thioic + -on entry 2

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