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parathion

/ˌpær.əˈθaɪ.ɒn/

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noun

/ˌpær.əˈθaɪ.ɒn/C2formalscientific
  • ruБесцветное и не имеющее запаха токсичное масло, используемое в качестве инсектицида.

A colorless and odorless toxic oil used as an insecticide.

uncountable

  1. C1formalscientific

    A highly toxic, colorless, and odorless organophosphate compound used as an insecticide in agriculture.

    ruИнсектицид

    • Farmers used parathion to protect crops from pests.
    • Exposure to parathion can be extremely dangerous to humans.
    • The use of parathion is strictly regulated due to its toxicity.
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