noun
- A synthetic organophosphate insecticide used to control agricultural pests and parasites in livestock.
Usage: technical; chemistry/agriculture
Examples
- Fenthion is commonly applied to crops to eliminate harmful insects.
- The veterinarian recommended fenthion treatment for the cattle's external parasites.
- Fenthion residues must be monitored in food products for safety compliance.
- Farmers have used fenthion for decades as an effective pest management tool.