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demeton

[dem-i-ton]

noun Chemistry.

either of two pale-yellow, highly toxic chemicals, C₆H₁₅O₃PS₂ or C₆H₁₅O₄PS_2, used as systemic insecticides, lethal to insects feeding on the treated plant or animal.

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demeton

dem·e·ton