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arsenic
nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/ɐɾˈsɛniku/ar·sé·ni·co
Definition
1A chemical element (symbol As, atomic number 33), a toxic metalloid used in pesticides, metal alloys, and semiconductors.
Usage examples
“Arsenic contamination is a serious health concern.”
“The old wallpaper contained arsenic pigments.”
Common combinations
arsenic trioxidearsenic poisoninginorganic arsenic