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Noun: malathion  ,ma-lu'thI,ón
  1. A yellow insecticide used as a dust or spray to control garden pests and house flies and mites
    "Malathion is sometimes used in public health mosquito control programs"

Derived forms: malathions

Type of: insect powder, insecticide

Encyclopedia: Malathion