ARSENICAL

arsenical

(adjective) relating to or containing arsenic; “arsenic vapor”

arsenical

(noun) a pesticide or drug containing arsenic

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

arsenical (comparative more arsenical, superlative most arsenical)

Of or pertaining to, or containing, arsenic.

Noun

arsenical (plural arsenicals)

Any drug or other substance containing arsenic.

Anagrams

• carnalise

Source: Wiktionary


Ar*sen"ic*al, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to, or containing, arsenic; as, arsenical vapor; arsenical wall papers. Arsenical silver, an ore of silver containing arsenic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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