malathion
malathion · malathions
An organophosphorus insecticide, Diethyl [-thio]butanedioateAn organophosphorus insecticide, Diethyl [(dimethoxyphosphinothioyl)-thio]butanedioate.
US/məlˈæθiɔn/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)An organophosphorus insecticide, Diethyl [(dimethoxyphosphinothioyl)-thio]butanedioate.
More definitions
- a yellow insecticide used as a dust or spray to control garden pests and house flies and mites
Origin
From malate + -thion. Coined as a trade name.From malate + -thion. Coined as a trade name.
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Forms
plural: malathions| Singular | malathion |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsDerivedisomalathion
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable