Noun: parathion ,per-u'thI,ón [N. Amer], ,pa-ru'thI,ón [Brit]
- A colourless and odourless toxic oil used as an insecticide
"The use of parathion has been restricted due to its high toxicity"
Derived forms: parathions
Type of: insect powder, insecticide
Encyclopedia: Parathion