CACODYL

cacodyl, cacodyl group, cacodyl radical, arsenic group

(noun) the univalent group derived from arsine

cacodyl, tetramethyldiarsine

(noun) a poisonous oily liquid with a garlicky odor composed of 2 cacodyl groups; undergoes spontaneous combustion in dry air

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

cacodyl (countable and uncountable, plural cacodyls)

(chemistry) The dimethylarsine radical (CH₃)₂As-

(chemistry) tetramethyldiarsine formally derived from two of these radicals; an evil-smelling liquid that spontaneously combusts in air

Source: Wiktionary

Cac"o*dyl, n. Etym: [Gr. -yl.] (Chem.)

Definition: Alkarsin; a colorless, poisonous, arsenical liquid, As2(CH3)4, spontaneously inflammable and possessing an intensely disagreeable odor. It is the type of a series of compounds analogous to the nitrogen compounds called hydrazines. [Written also cacodyle, and kakodyl.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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