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1. (n.) arsenic
a grayish white element having a metallic luster, vaporizing when heated, and forming poisonous compounds.
2. (adj.) arsenic
of or containing arsenic, esp. in the pentavalent state.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME arsenicum < L < Gk arsenikón orpiment, yellow mineral used as a pigment, n. use of neut. of arsenikós virile (ársēn male, strong +-ikos -ic ))
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1. (noun) arsenic, arsenic trioxide, arsenous anhydride, arsenous oxide, white arsenic, ratsbane
a white powdered poisonous trioxide of arsenic; used in manufacturing glass and as a pesticide (rat poison) and weed killer
2. (noun) arsenic, As, atomic number 33
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
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1. (adj) arsenic
pertaining to, or derived from, arsenic; -- said of those compounds of arsenic in which this element has its highest equivalence; as, arsenic acid
2. (noun) arsenic
one of the elements, a solid substance resembling a metal in its physical properties, but in its chemical relations ranking with the nonmetals. It is of a steel-gray color and brilliant luster, though usually dull from tarnish. It is very brittle, and sublimes at 356¡ Fahrenheit. It is sometimes found native, but usually combined with silver, cobalt, nickel, iron, antimony, or sulphur. Orpiment and realgar are two of its sulphur compounds, the first of which is the true arsenicum of the ancients. The element and its compounds are active poisons. Specific gravity from 5.7 to 5.9. Atomic weight 75. Symbol As.
3. (noun) arsenic
arsenious oxide or arsenious anhydride; -- called also arsenious acid, white arsenic, and ratsbane
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1. arsenic
A shiny gray element with atomic symbol As, atomic number 33, and atomic weight 75. It occurs throughout the universe, mostly in the form of metallic arsenides. Most forms are toxic. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), arsenic and certain arsenic compounds have been listed as known carcinogens. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
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Sense: an element used to make certain poisons.
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