Definitions

1. verb

to treat or coat with arsenic, especially to preserve wood

“The old furniture was arsenicated to prevent insect damage.”

2. verb

to kill or poison with arsenic

“The poisoner arsenicated the victim’s food, causing a swift death.”

3. noun

an arsenical compound, especially one used as a wood preservative

“The arsenic in the arsenicate posed a significant risk to the environment.”

4. noun

a person who arsenicates wood or other materials

“The arsenicate maker was warned about the dangers of arsenic exposure.”