arsenic

Meanings

• Noun

  A toxic nonmetallic element, arsenic is a semimetal that exists in several allotropic forms. It is a metalloid, meaning it has properties of both metals and nonmetals.

  - "Arsenic is a highly poisonous substance."
  - "The arsenic in drinking water is a major health concern."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɑɹsənɪk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with arsenic
resinic , sinic , enchantic

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Variants

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arsenic , arsenic trioxide , arsenics

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Etymology

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The word 'arsenic' comes from the Latin word 'arsenicum', which means 'from Treadwell, in Greece'. Arsenic was named after the ancient Greek town of Treadwell, which was known for its large deposits of this element.

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Trivia

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1. Arsenic is the 20th most common element in the Earth's crust.

2. Arsenic was once used as a preservative in wood and as a pigment in glass.

3. The highest concentration of arsenic in the human body is found in the hair.

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Related Concepts

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1. Semimetals: Semimetals are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals. Arsenic is an example of a semimetal.

2. Poison: Arsenic is a highly toxic substance and has been used as a poison throughout history.

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Culture

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Arsenic has been used as a poison throughout history, most famously in the murder of Marquis de Sade in 1812. It has also been used in various artistic expressions, such as in the play 'Arsenic and Old Lace' by Joseph Kesselring.

How to Memorize "arsenic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a red, toxic substance that smells like garlic and rotten eggs.
   - Imagine a crystal-like structure of arsenic.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'arsenic' with poison or toxicity.
   - Think of arsenic as a red, stinky substance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Arsenic is a red, toxic, stinky substance'.

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