parathion

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Definition of parathion in English English dictionary

O,O-Diethyl-O-4-nitro-phenylthiophosphate, a powerful, dangerously toxic insecticide

{i} highly poisonous insecticide

a colorless and odorless toxic oil used as an insecticide

Related Terms

parathion poisoning

a toxic condition resulting from inhalation or ingestion of the insecticide parathion; characterized by nausea and abdominal pains and headache and convulsions and sweating

Hyphenation

par·a·thi·on