Definition of diazinon
: a cholinesterase-inhibiting organophosphate insecticide C12H21N2O3PS
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Two of the children died after drinking a concentrated solution of the pesticide diazinon.
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The city is required to cap the amount of bacteria, metals and the insecticide diazinon of the water body, which is state and federally recognized as impaired.
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Origin and Etymology of diazinon
from Diazinon, a trademark
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of Diazinon
—used for an organophosphate insecticide C12H21N2O3PS that is a cholinesterase inhibitor dangerous to humans if ingested
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