methyl parathion

noun

Definition of METHYL PARATHION

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

1957

Medical Dictionary

noun

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

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