methyl parathion

noun

: a highly toxic synthetic organophosphate insecticide C8H10NO5PS
Methyl parathion, a restricted-use organophosphate insecticide that affects the central nervous system, is formulated only for outdoor use on cotton, soybeans, and other crops.Chemical & Engineering News

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At least 144 containers were labeled as methyl parathion and had liquids remaining in the bottoms. jsonline.com, 15 Feb. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of methyl parathion was in 1957

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“Methyl parathion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/methyl%20parathion. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

methyl parathion

noun
: a potent synthetic organophosphate insecticide C8H10NO5PS that is more toxic than parathion
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