arsenic

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[edit] Etymology

Middle English, from Old French, from Latin arsenicum, from Ancient Greek αρσενικόν, orpiment, from Middle Persian زرنيخ (zarnikh), gold-colored


Chemical element
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  • (noun)
    • (RP): /ˈɑːsənɪk/, /"A:s@nIk/
    • (US): ärʹsən-ĭk, /ˈɑrsənɪk/, /"Ars@nIk/
  • (adjective)
    • (RP): /ɑːˈsɛnɪk/, /A:"sEnIk/
    • (US): är-sĕnʹĭk, /ɑrˈsɛnɪk/, /Ar"sEnIk/
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[edit] Noun

Singular
arsenic

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arsenic (uncountable)

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

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arsenic

  1. Of, or containing arsenic with a valence of 5.

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For etymology and more information refer to: http://elements.vanderkrogt.net/elem/as.html (A lot of the translations were taken from that site with permission from the author)

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arsenic m (usually uncountable)

  1. (chemistry) arsenic

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