noun
- a synthetic organophosphate insecticide used to control aphids, mites, and other pests on crops
Usage: chemistry; agriculture
Examples
- The farmer applied dimethoate to protect his cotton crop from aphid damage.
- Dimethoate is commonly used in commercial agriculture to control insect pests.
- The pesticide label warned about proper handling procedures for dimethoate.
- Residue testing detected traces of dimethoate on the imported fruit.
- Agricultural workers must wear protective equipment when spraying dimethoate.
- The effectiveness of dimethoate against spider mites has been well documented.