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parathion

noun
para·​thi·​on | \ ˌper-ə-ˈthī-ən How to pronounce parathion (audio) , -ˌän, ˌpa-rə-\

Definition of parathion

: an extremely toxic insecticide C10H14NO5PS

Examples of parathion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 The pesticides found in the highest amounts included chlorpyrifos, methyl parathion and DDT. — Wired Staff, WIRED, "Poison Incorporated," 12 May 2004

First Known Use of parathion

1947, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for parathion

para- + thiophosphate + -on entry 1

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parathion

noun
para·​thi·​on | \ ˌpar-ə-ˈthī-ən, -ˌän How to pronounce parathion (audio) \

Medical Definition of parathion

: an extremely toxic thiophosphate insecticide C10H14NO5PS

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