arsenyl

/ɑrˈsɛnɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A salt or ester of arsenious acid, especially an arsenic-containing compound of the type ROAsO2.

“The laboratory discovered a new arsenyl compound with promising medical applications.”

2. adjective

Containing or derived from arsenic or arsenious acid.

“The arsenyl waste from the factory posed a significant environmental threat.”

Synonyms

  • arsenic
  • toxic

Antonyms

  • harmless
  • non-toxic