"malathion" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: malathions [plural]
Etymology: From a trade name. Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} malathion (countable and uncountable, plural malathions)
  1. An organophosphorus insecticide, Diethyl [(dimethoxyphosphinothioyl)-thio]butanedioate. Wikipedia link: malathion Tags: countable, uncountable Synonyms: carbophos, maldison, mercaptothion

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