ethion

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Synonyms: thion, ethiop

Antonyms: thion, ethiop

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic compound}} An [[organophosphate]] [[insecticide]], [(dethoxyphosphinothioylthio)methylthio]-diethoxy-thioxophosphorane, that is known to neutralise the neural enzyme [[acetylcholinesterase]].

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