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
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.
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.
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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