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parathion

/,pærə'θaɪɑn/

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noun
a colorless and odorless toxic oil used as an insecticide
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insect powder insecticide

Definition that contains parathion

parathion poisoning a toxic condition resulting from inhalation or ingestion of the insecticide parathion; characterized by nausea and abdominal pains and headache and convulsions and sweating