First Known Use: circa 1960
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ethion
noun eth·i·on \ˈe-thē-ˌän\
Definition of ETHION
: a toxic organophosphate C9H22O4P2S4 used as an insecticide and acaricide
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Origin of ETHION
blend of eth- and thion-
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