disulfoton

noun di·sul·fo·ton \dī-ˈsəl-fə-ˌtän\

Definition of DISULFOTON

: a toxic organophosphorus systemic insecticide C₈H₁₉O₂PS₃

di- + sulfo- + -ton (probably from thion-)

First Known Use: 1965

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