arsenic
nounHow many syllables in arsenic?
There are 3 syllables in the word arsenic.How to pronounce arsenic:
Definition of arsenic:
- arsenic (noun):
- a white powdered poisonous trioxide of arsenic; used in manufacturing glass and as a pesticide (rat poison) and weed killer.
- a solid chemical element that is used especially in wood preservatives, alloys, and semiconductors and is extremely toxic in both pure and combined forms see chemical elements table
Synonyms for arsenic:
arsenic trioxide
arsenous anhydride
arsenous oxide
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atomic number 33
ratsbane
trioxide
white arsenic
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