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Meanings of arsenic in English

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Chemical element with symbol As and atomic number 33.

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arsênico
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A white powdered poisonous trioxide of arsenic; used in manufacturing glass and as a pesticide (rat poison) and weed killer.

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Usage of arsenic in English
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The naturally occurring heavy metal arsenic is present in food and water.
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However, one detail perturbed him: suppose autopsies revealed the presence of arsenic?
In Cold Blood
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Less is known about the reproductive effects of arsenic at lower levels.
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Ingestion of inorganic arsenic affects cellular energy production; lethal poisonings can occur.
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Nevertheless, the authors found an excess NMSC risk for environmental arsenic exposure.
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Exposure to arsenic is associated with an increased risk of lung disease.
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Dr Leo Schep from the NZ National Poisons Centre talks about arsenic.
Radio NZ
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He wished the Bath buns might by chance have arsenic in them.
Brother Jacob
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The arsenic, being volatile, condenses in chambers connected with the heated tubes.
An Elementary Study of Chemistry
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Transcriptome kinetic analysis demonstrated the existence of two phases in arsenic response.
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The metalloid arsenic and the chlorinated insecticide endosulfan are common environmental contaminants.
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Subsequent removal of arsenic from the drinking water reversed the biochemical alterations.
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The arsenic is easily calculated from the quantity of silver nitrate consumed.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 324, March 18, 1882
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They had both taken arsenic treatments, and it hadn't helped at all.
A good woman
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Melt together 8 parts of copper and a half part of arsenic.
Young's Demonstrative Translation of Scientific Secrets / Or, A ...
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The waters contain arsenic, are highly medicinal, and known the world over.
A Journey Through France in War Time
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