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1. arsenic
noun. ['ˈɑːrsənɪk'] a very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and realgar.
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- arsenic (English)
- arsenik (Middle English (1100-1500))
- arsenic (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))