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malathion

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(mal′ə t̸hī′än′, -ən)

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noun

an organic phosphate, CHOSP, of relatively low toxicity for mammals, used as an insecticide

Origin: < mal(ic) a(cid) + thion(ic)

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A trademark used for the organic compound, C₁₀H₁₉O₆PS₂, used as an insecticide.

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