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arsenical

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ar·sen·i·cal  (är-sn-kl)
adj.
Of or containing arsenic.
n.
A drug or preparation containing arsenic.
arsenical [ɑːˈsɛnɪkəl]
adj
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) of or containing arsenic
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) (Medicine / Pharmacology) a drug or insecticide containing arsenic
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.arsenical - a pesticide or drug containing arsenic
drug - a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
pesticide - a chemical used to kill pests (as rodents or insects)
Adj.1.arsenical - relating to or containing arsenic; "arsenic vapor"
Translations
arsenical [ɑːˈsenɪkl] ADJ → arsénico, arsenical


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