ARSPHENAMINE

Etymology

Noun

arsphenamine (countable and uncountable, plural arsphenamines)

(pharmaceutical drug, organic compound) A phenolic amine derivative of arsenic that was used to treat syphilis (under the trade name of Salvarsan).

Source: Wiktionary



RESET




Word of the Day

3 June 2024

CHAIRLIFT

(noun) a ski lift on which riders (skiers or sightseers) are seated and carried up or down a mountainside; seats are hung from an endless overhead cable


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

coffee icon