diazinon

diazinon Definition

di·azi·non (dī az′ə nän′)

noun

a colorless liquid, CHNOPS, used as an insecticide, especially against flies

Etymology: diazine + -on(e)

diazinon Usage Examples

Converse of object

contain: Chlorophos ( PBI ) containing diazinon & chlorophos Soil Pest Killer ( Miracle ) containing pirimiphos-methyl Both are dusts used at sowing or transplanting.

Modifies a noun

poisoning: Effects on Wildlife: Birds are quite susceptible to diazinon poisoning.

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