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cacodyl

/ˈkæk.ə.daɪl/

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noun

/ˈkæk.ə.daɪl/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее ядовитую маслянистую жидкость с запахом чеснока, состоящую из двух какодильных групп, способную самовоспламеняться на сухом воздухе; также обозначает одновалентную группу, производную от арсина.

A noun referring to a poisonous, oily liquid with a garlicky odor, composed of two cacodyl groups, which can spontaneously combust in dry air; also denotes the univalent group derived from arsine.

  1. Organoarsenic compoundC2formalscientific

    A poisonous, oily liquid with a strong garlic-like odor, composed of two cacodyl groups. It is known to spontaneously ignite in dry air.

    ruКакодил

    • Cacodyl was one of the first organometallic compounds discovered.
    • The laboratory handled cacodyl with extreme caution due to its toxicity.
    • When exposed to dry air, cacodyl can undergo spontaneous combustion.

    Synonymstetramethyldiarsine

  2. C2formalscientific

    The univalent chemical group (CH3)2As– derived from arsine, often found in organoarsenic compounds.

    ruКакодил

    • The cacodyl group is a common component in certain arsenic-based compounds.
    • Researchers studied the properties of the cacodyl radical in organic chemistry.
    • The cacodyl group contributes to the distinctive odor of the compound.
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