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arsenic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɑrsənɪk/ · UK /ˈɑːsənɪk/

arsenic means: A poisonous chemical element found naturally in some rocks, soil, and water.

noun

POISONOUS ELEMENTC1

A poisonous chemical element found naturally in some rocks, soil, and water.

  • The water contains arsenic.
  • Scientists measured arsenic levels in the soil.
  • Arsenic occurs naturally in some rocks.

Common phrases: arsenic levels, arsenic contamination, arsenic in water

POISON COMPOUNDC2

A poisonous white substance made from the chemical element As and oxygen.

  • The bottle contained white arsenic.
  • Arsenic powder was once used to kill rats.
  • The detective found arsenic in the victim's tea.

Similar words: arsenic trioxide, white arsenic

Common phrases: white arsenic, arsenic powder, dose of arsenic

Questions about arsenic

What does arsenic mean?

A poisonous chemical element found naturally in some rocks, soil, and water.

What is arsenic in other languages?

Türkçe: arsenik · Español: arsénico · Français: arsenic · Deutsch: Arsen · Italiano: arsenico · 日本語: ヒ素

How do you pronounce arsenic?

In American English /ˈɑrsənɪk/; in British English /ˈɑːsənɪk/.

How do you use arsenic in a sentence?

The water contains arsenic. Scientists measured arsenic levels in the soil.

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