arsenical
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ar·sen·i·cal
(är-sĕn′ĭ-kəl)adj.
Of or containing arsenic.
n.
A drug or preparation containing arsenic.
arsenical
(ɑːˈsɛnɪkəl)adj
(Elements & Compounds) of or containing arsenic
n
1. (Elements & Compounds) a drug or insecticide containing arsenic
2. (Pharmacology) a drug or insecticide containing arsenic
ar•sen•i•cal
(ɑrˈsɛn ɪ kəl)adj.
1. containing or relating to arsenic.
n. 2. any of a group of pesticides, drugs, or other compounds containing arsenic.
[1595–1605]
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Noun | 1. | 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) |
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