| Pronunciation: | | `malu'thIân
|
|
|
| |
 WordNet Dictionary |
| |
| | Definition: | |
[n] (trade mark) a yellow insecticide used as a dust or spray to control garden pests and house flies and mites |
| |
MALATHION is a 9 letter word that starts with M. |
| | See Also: | | insect powder, insecticide |
|
| Biology Dictionary |
| |
| | Definition: | | A yellowish, liquid organic phosphorous compound that is used as an insecticide. It has fairly low toxicity to humans and other mammals, and is especially effective against the Mediterranean fruit fly. |
| |
