noun
- Plural of fenthion; a synthetic organic insecticide and acaricide used in agriculture to control pests on crops and livestock.
Usage: technical; chemistry/agriculture; often used in plural form when referring to multiple applications or formulations
Examples
- Fenthions are commonly applied to citrus crops to eliminate mites and insects.
- The farmer used fenthions to protect the olive trees from pest damage.
- Fenthions have been widely used in Mediterranean agriculture for decades.
- Regulatory agencies monitor the residue levels of fenthions on food products.
- Modern alternatives to fenthions are being developed due to environmental concerns.