American English pronunciation
How to pronounce malathion
IPA transcription: [mə'læθiɔn]
Pronunciation variants: [mə'læθiɔn][mə'læθiən]
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Noun
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a yellow insecticide used as a dust or spray to control garden pests and house flies and mites
Usage examples
- Its mechanism of action resembles that of some commonly used insecticides, such as malathion.