metarsenic

/ˌmɛtɑrˈsɛnɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

A salt of arsenic, especially one containing the arsenic ion in its +3 oxidation state.

“The laboratory found that the sample was a form of metarsenic, which was highly toxic.”

Synonyms

  • arsenic salt
  • arsenide

Antonyms

  • non-toxic compound