Definition of malathion
: an organophosphate broad-spectrum insecticide C10H19O6PS2 that is considerably less toxic to mammals than parathion
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Origin and Etymology of malathion
from Malathion, a trademark
First Known Use: 1953
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mal·a·thi·on
\ˌmal-ə-ˈthī-ən, -ˌän\
Medical Definition of malathion
: a thiophosphate insecticide C10H19O6PS2 with a lower mammalian toxicity than parathion
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