diazinon

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noun

An organophosphorus insecticide used to control fleas etc.

“" Diazinon is an insecticide and acaricide with stomach poison and contact activity. It has a wide range of pest-control applications and has long residual effects."”

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Meanings

noundiazinon (plural diazinons)

plural diazinons

  1. An organophosphorus insecticide used to control fleas etc.

    " Diazinon is an insecticide and acaricide with stomach poison and contact activity. It has a wide range of pest-control applications and has long residual effects."

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APA

diazinon. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/diazinon

MLA

“diazinon.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/diazinon. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “diazinon,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/diazinon.

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