1) Insect powder 2) Insecticide 3) Obsolete pesticide
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Parathion, also called parathion-ethyl or diethyl parathion, is an organophosphate compound. It is a potent insecticide and acaricide. It was originally developed by IG Farben in the 1940s. It is highly toxic to non-target organisms, including humans. Its use is banned or restricted in many countries, and there are proposals to ban it from all use...
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an organic phosphorus compound well known as an insecticide that is extremely toxic to humans. The compound acts in mammals, as in insects, as a ... [2 related articles]
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<chemical> A highly toxic cholinesterase inhibitor that is used as an acaricide and as an insecticide. ... Pharmacological action: cholinesterase inhibitor, insecticide, organothiophosphate. ... Chemical name: Phosphorothioic acid, O,O-diethyl O-(4-nitrophenyl) ester ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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(par″ә-thi´on) an organophosphate agricultural insecticide, highly toxic to humans and other animals and the cause of many accidental poisonings.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: par′ă-thī′on Definitions: 1. An organic phosphate insecticide, highly toxic to animals and humans, which is an irreversible inhibitor of cholinesterases.
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n] - a colorless and odorless toxic oil used as an insecticide
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noun a colorless and odorless toxic oil used as an insecticide
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