methyl parathion
noun
: a highly toxic synthetic organophosphate insecticide C8H10NO5PS
Methyl parathion, a restricted-use organophosphate insecticide that affects the central nervous system, is formulated only for outdoor use on cotton, soybeans, and other crops.—
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At least 144 containers were labeled as methyl parathion and had liquids remaining in the bottoms.
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