1. A highly toxic organophosphate insecticide and acaricide used to control pests on crops; the plural form of disulfonton.
Usage: technical; chemistry/agriculture; often used in plural when referring to multiple applications or formulations

Examples

• Disulfotons were widely applied to cotton and vegetable crops in the mid-20th century.
• The use of disulfotons has been restricted in many countries due to their high toxicity to humans.
• Farmers had to follow strict safety protocols when handling disulfotons.
• Residues of disulfotons can persist in soil for extended periods.
• Modern pest management has largely replaced disulfotons with less toxic alternatives.