DIMETHOATE


Meaning of DIMETHOATE in English

Pronunciation: d ī - ' me-th ə - ˌ w ā t, -th ō - ˌ ā t

Function: noun

Etymology: dime thyl + th i o acid + 1 -ate

Date: 1960

: an organophosphorous insecticide and miticide C 5 H 12 NO 3 PS 2 used especially on crops and ornamental plants

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