Arsenic

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrsənɪk/

Definitions of arsenic

noun a highly toxic metallic element that is used in various industrial processes and is a common cause of poisoning

Example Sentences

A1 Arsenic is a poisonous chemical element.

A2 Exposure to arsenic can lead to serious health problems.

B1 The water in this region is contaminated with arsenic.

B2 Arsenic poisoning can be fatal if not treated promptly.

C1 Researchers are studying the effects of long-term exposure to arsenic.

C2 The levels of arsenic in the soil need to be monitored regularly to prevent contamination.

Examples of arsenic in a Sentence

formal Arsenic is a highly toxic chemical element often used in pesticides.

informal I heard that arsenic was found in the water supply.

slang Don't eat that fish, it's probably full of arsenic!

figurative His words were like arsenic, poisoning the atmosphere of the room.

Grammatical Forms of arsenic

• past tense: arsenicked
• plural: arsenics
• comparative: more arsenic
• superlative: most arsenic
• present tense: arsenics
• future tense: will arsenic
• perfect tense: have arsenicked
• continuous tense: is arsenicking
• singular: arsenic
• positive degree: arsenic
• infinitive: to arsenic
• gerund: arsenicking
• participle: arsenicked

Origin and Evolution of arsenic

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'arsenic' is derived from the Greek word 'arsenikon', which was used to refer to yellow orpiment, a compound containing arsenic sulfide.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'arsenic' came to specifically refer to the element arsenic itself, known for its toxic properties. The word has retained this meaning in modern usage.