arsenophen

/ˌɑrsəˈnɒfɛn, -ˈnɒfiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of compound organomercury salt formed from arsine and phenylmercuric chloride.

“The chemist studied the properties of arsenophen in her laboratory.”

2. chemistry

A type of organomercury compound.

“Arsenophen is used in various chemical reactions to synthesize other compounds.”

Synonyms

  • arsine compound
  • organomercury salt

Antonyms

  • inorganic compound
  • mercury oxide