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arsenious

/ɑːrˈsiː.ni.əs/

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adjective

/ɑːrˈsiː.ni.əs/formalscientificobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, относящееся к мышьяку или содержащее его, особенно в трёхвалентной форме.

An obsolete adjective relating to or containing arsenic, especially in its trivalent form.

  1. Relating to trivalent arsenic compoundsC2formalscientific

    Describing chemical compounds where arsenic has a valence of three, often used in chemistry and toxicology.

    ruОтносящийся к трёхвалентным соединениям мышьяка

    • Arsenious oxide is a white, crystalline powder used in some industrial processes.
    • The chemist studied the properties of arsenious acid.
    • Arsenious compounds are generally less toxic than arsenic compounds with a higher valence.