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diazinon

Pronunciation: /dʌɪˈazɪnɒn/
Definition of diazinon

noun

[mass noun]
  • an organophosphorus insecticide derived from pyrimidine.

Origin:

mid 20th century: from diazine (see di-1, azine) + -on (suffix of unknown origin)

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Definition of diazinon in the US English dictionary
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