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Noun: parathion  ,per-u'thI,ón [N. Amer], ,pa-ru'thI,ón [Brit]
  1. A colourless and odourless toxic oil used as an insecticide

Derived forms: parathions

Type of: insect powder, insecticide

Encyclopedia: Parathion

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