Definition of Malathion

1. Noun. A yellow insecticide used as a dust or spray to control garden pests and house flies and mites.

Language type: Trademark
Generic synonyms: Insect Powder, Insecticide

Definition of Malathion

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Malathion

1. A yellowish, liquid organic phosphorous compound that is used as an insecticide. It has fairlylow toxicity to humans and other mammals, and is especially effective against the Mediterranean fruit fly. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Malathion

Malassezia furfur
Malassezia ovalis
malassimilation
malate
malate
malate-aspartate shuttle
malate-condensing enzyme
malates
malate ATP lyase
malate carboxy-lyase
malate dehydrogenase
malate oxidase
malate permease
malate synthase
malathion (current term)
Malathion
malathions
malathion poisoning
malawi
Malawi
Malawian
Malawian monetary unit
Malawi kwacha
malax
malaxage
malaxages
malaxate
malaxated
malaxates
malaxation

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