adamsite

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adamsite [ˈædəmˌzaɪt]

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a yellow poisonous crystalline solid that readily sublimes; diphenylaminechlorarsine. It is used in chemical warfare as a vomiting agent. Formula: C₆H₄AsClNHC₆H₄; relative density: 1.65; melting pt.: 195°C; boiling pt.: 410°C Also called phenarsazine chloride

[named after Roger Adams (1899-1971), American chemist]

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