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Arsenic

/ˈɑː(ɹ).sə.nɪk/

A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol As) with an atomic number of 33.

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📖 Definitions of "Arsenic"

noun

1
A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol As) with an atomic number of 33.
2
A single atom of this element.
3
Arsenic trioxide.

adjective

1
Of or containing arsenic with a valence of 5.

🔄 Synonyms of "Arsenic"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
arsenic trioxidenoun	(inorganic chemistry) An industrially important and highly toxic oxide of arsenic that occurs as the mineral claudetite; formula As₂O₃ (though in liquid, gaseous and some solid forms it has molecules of the form As₄O₆).
arsenous oxidenoun	a white powdered poisonous trioxide of arsenic; used in manufacturing glass and as a pesticide and weed killer
arsenous anhydridenoun	a white powdered poisonous trioxide of arsenic; used in manufacturing glass and as a pesticide and weed killer
atomic number 33noun	a very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and realgar
asnoun	To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Arsenic"

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Word	Definition
arsenic trioxidenoun	(inorganic chemistry) An industrially important and highly toxic oxide of arsenic that occurs as the mineral claudetite; formula As₂O₃ (though in liquid, gaseous and some solid forms it has molecules of the form As₄O₆).
asnoun	(unit of weight) A libra.
arsenous anhydridenoun	a white powdered poisonous trioxide of arsenic; used in manufacturing glass and as a pesticide and weed killer
arsenous oxidenoun	a white powdered poisonous trioxide of arsenic; used in manufacturing glass and as a pesticide and weed killer
atomic number 33noun	a very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and realgar
trisulfidenoun	(chemistry) Any sulfide containing three atoms of sulfur.
trioxidenoun	(chemistry) Any oxide containing three oxygen atoms in each molecule.
trichloridenoun	(chemistry) any chloride containing three chlorine atoms in each molecule.
trisulphidenoun	Alternative spelling of trisulfide. [(chemistry) Any sulfide containing three atoms of sulfur.]
arsenicalnoun	Any drug or other substance containing arsenic.
cadmiumnoun	A chemical element (symbol Cd) with an atomic number of 48: a soft, silvery-white metal.
coppernoun	(uncountable) A reddish-brown metal, symbol Cu, and atomic number 29.
glassnoun	(usually uncountable) An amorphous solid, often transparent substance, usually made by melting silica sand with various additives (for most purposes, a mixture of soda, potash and lime is added).
poisonnoun	A substance that is harmful or lethal to a living organism when ingested.
reportable	(of a disease etc) That must be reported to the proper authorities; notifiable
albnoun	(Christianity, chiefly Anglicanism, Roman Catholicism) A long, white robe worn by priests and other ministers, underneath most of the other vestments.
compoundnoun	Anything made by combining several things.
white arsenicnoun	arsenic trioxide, arsenious acid
arsenic pentoxidenoun	(inorganic chemistry) An oxide compound of arsenic with the chemical formula As₂O₅.
element 33	—