Demeton Definition

dĕmĭ-tŏn
noun
Either of two isomeric pale-yellow toxic organophosphorous liquids, C8 H19 O3 PS2 or C8 H19 O3 PS2 , used as systemic insecticides.
American Heritage

An organophosphate insecticide, 1-(2-diethoxyphosphorylsulfanylethylsulfanyl)ethane.

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Origin of Demeton

  • d(i)– e(thyl) me(rcaptan) t(hi)on(ate) salt or ester of a thionic acid (thion–) (–ate)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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