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Arsenic (Noun)

Meaning 1

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.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Synonyms

  • Atomic Number 33
  • As

Hypernyms

  • Element

Related Words

  • Arsenical (adjective)
  • Arsenious (adjective)

Meaning 2

A white powdered poisonous trioxide of arsenic; used in manufacturing glass and as a pesticide (rat poison) and weed killer.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The old house was found to have high levels of arsenic in the soil, likely due to the use of pesticides in the past.
  • Arsenic was once commonly used as a rat poison, but its toxicity to humans has led to its decline in use.
  • The glass factory used arsenic to create a specialized type of glass that was resistant to heat and corrosion.
  • The weed killer contained a high concentration of arsenic, making it effective but also highly toxic to humans and animals.
  • In the 19th century, arsenic was a popular ingredient in pesticides and was often used to kill rodents and other pests.

Synonyms

  • Arsenous Oxide
  • Ratsbane
  • White Arsenic
  • Arsenic Trioxide
  • Arsenous Anhydride

Related Words

  • Arsenical (adjective)
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