ARSENIOUS

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Relating to compounds in which arsenic is trivalent

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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

arsenic (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)

Derivation:

arsenic (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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