arsenical
[ ahr-sen-i-kuhl ]
/ ɑrˈsɛn ɪ kəl /
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adjective
containing or relating to arsenic.
noun
any of a group of pesticides, drugs, or other compounds containing arsenic.
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British Dictionary definitions for arsenical
arsenical
/ (ɑːˈsɛnɪkəl) /
adjective
of or containing arsenic
noun
a drug or insecticide containing arsenic
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Medical definitions for arsenical
arsenical
[ är-sĕn′ĭ-kəl ]
n.
An agent containing arsenic.
adj.
Of, relating to, or containing arsenic.
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