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Definition of Dimethoate

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Dimethoate

1. An organothiophosphorus cholinesterase inhibitor that is used as a systemic and contact insecticide. Pharmacological action: cholinesterase inhibitor, insecticide, organothiophosphate. Chemical name: Phosphorodithioic acid, O,O-dimethyl S-(2-(methylamino)-2-oxoethyl) ester (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Dimethoate

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1. IPM and Biological Control of Plant Pests: Field Crops: Bibliography January by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"All other compounds tested showed some selectivity, including esfenvalerate, cypermethrin, thiodicarb, oxamyl, dicrotophos, dimethoate, and cyhalothrin in ..."

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