American English pronunciation

How to pronounce malathion

IPA transcription: [mə'læθiɔn]

Pronunciation variants: [mə'læθiɔn][mə'læθiən]

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Noun

  • 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.