malathion
[ mal-uh-thahy-on, ‐uh n ]
/ ˌmæl əˈθaɪ ɒn, ‐ən /
noun
an organic phosphate insecticide, C10H19O6S2P, of relatively low toxicity for mammals.
Origin of malathion
First recorded in 1953
Words nearby malathion
malassezia,
malassimilation,
malate,
malate dehydrogenase,
malatesta,
malathion,
malatya,
malawi,
malawian,
malaxation,
malay
British Dictionary definitions for malathion
Malathion
/ (ˌmæləˈθaɪɒn) /
noun
trademark
a yellow organophosphorus insecticide used as a dust or mist for the control of house flies and garden pests. Formula: C 10 H 19 O 6 PS 2
Word Origin for Malathion
C20: from (
diethyl)
mal (
eate) +
thio- +
-on