arsenic
IPA: ˈɑrsʌnɪk
noun
- A toxic grey brittle nonmetallic chemical element (symbol As) with an atomic number of 33.
- (countable) A single atom of this element.
- Arsenic trioxide.
adjective
- (chemistry) Of or containing arsenic with a valence of 5.
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Examples of "arsenic" in Sentences
- It is formed by the direct reaction of bromine and arsenic.
- Emma breaks in to the village apothecary and swallows arsenic.
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