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Malathion
(redirected from Mercaptothion)

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Mal·a·thi·on  (ml-thn)
A trademark used for the organic compound, C10H19O6PS2, used as an insecticide.
Malathion [ˌmæləˈθaɪɒn]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds)™ a yellow organophosphorus insecticide used as a dust or mist for the control of house flies and garden pests. Formula: C10H19O6PS2
[from (diethyl) mal(eate) + thio- + -on]
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Noun1.Malathion - a yellow insecticide used as a dust or spray to control garden pests and house flies and mitesMalathion - a yellow insecticide used as a dust or spray to control garden pests and house flies and mites
trademark - a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product
insect powder, insecticide - a chemical used to kill insects
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Malathion, also known as carbophos, maldison and mercaptothion is an emulsifiable organophosphate concentrate non-systemic, wide spectrum insecticide for the control of garden and household pests [13].
Genotoxic effects of dithane, malathion and garden ripcord on onion ... by Asita, Okorie Asita; Makhalemele, R. / African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development
 
 
 
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