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Meanings of AS in English

Portuguese
arsénico
Catalan
arsènic
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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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arsénico
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A neuropsychiatric disorder whose major manifestation is an inability to interact socially; other features include poor verbal and motor skills, single mindedness, and social withdrawal.

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Examples for "arsenic"
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The naturally occurring heavy metal arsenic is present in food and water.
Pubmed
2
However, one detail perturbed him: suppose autopsies revealed the presence of arsenic?
In Cold Blood
3
Less is known about the reproductive effects of arsenic at lower levels.
Pubmed
4
Ingestion of inorganic arsenic affects cellular energy production; lethal poisonings can occur.
Pubmed
5
Nevertheless, the authors found an excess NMSC risk for environmental arsenic exposure.
Pubmed
Portuguese
tão

To the same extent or degree.

tão
Portuguese
samoa americana
Catalan
samoa nord-americana
Spanish
samoa americana

A United States territory on the eastern part of the island of Samoa.

samoa americana
Usage of AS in English
1
Many banks received government money last year as the financial crisis deepened.
Reuters
2
The World Health Organization identifies influenza as a major public health problem.
Pubmed
3
Airlines, however, largely see their main funding requirements as a government responsibility.
Reuters
4
Address problems early Report any problems that arise as soon as possible.
The South African
5
Health officials say the public health risk has been assessed as low.
Radio NZ
6
It's the same situation as a year ago, as two years ago.
Reuters
7
Some countries had already identified it as a major public health issue.
Radio NZ
8
Before becoming Europe minister, Beaune served as President Emmanuel Macron's Europe adviser.
Reuters
9
The latter was always known as 'Little' Britain, the former 'Great' Britain.
Outposts: journeys to the surviving relics of the british empire
10
Lucas said he would press for House debate as soon as possible.
Reuters
11
But, as the new year violence illustrates, something has gone badly wrong.
The Guardian
12
But this is as much a social crisis as a health crisis.
The Irish Times
13
However, as before mentioned, the result was at first almost exactly opposite.
The New Annotated H. P. Lovecraft
14
As a result it was impossible to form an effective parliamentary government.
Modern Times
15
That number will decline further, as health insurance costs continue to rise.
The Irish Times
16
As a result, anti-inversion legislation appears unlikely to become law this year.
Reuters
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