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maldison

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The pesticide malathion.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, New-Zealand, uncountable

Examples

  • 1985, R. H, Blank, D.S. Bell, M. H. Olson, Insecticide baits for control of the black field cricket (Teleogryllus commodus), New Zealand Journal of Experimental Agriculture, Volume 13, page 267, The sawdust maldison mixture appeared to be more effective in paddocks with short pasture than in long rank pasture.

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History

Etymology

From mal(athion) + -dis- + -on.