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malathion

[ mal-uh-thahy-on, ‑uhn ]

noun

  1. an organic phosphate insecticide, C 10 H 19 O 6 S 2 P, of relatively low toxicity for mammals.

Malathion

/ ˌmæləˈθaɪɒn /

noun

  1. 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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of malathion1

First recorded in 1953

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Word History and Origins

Origin of malathion1

C20: from ( diethyl ) mal ( eate ) + thio- + -on

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