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arsenous

American  
[ahr-suh-nuhs] / ˈɑr sə nəs /

adjective

Chemistry.
  1. containing arsenic in the trivalent state, as arsenous chloride, AsCl 3 .

  2. of or derived from arsenous acid.


Etymology

Origin of arsenous

First recorded in 1790–1800; arsen- + -ous

Example Sentences

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It is, therefore, in this and the analogous processes of roasting, that the sulphurous and arsenous vapours are so profusely given off.

From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 458 Volume 18, New Series, October 9, 1852 by Chambers, Robert

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