What does arsenical mean?

Definitions for arsenical
ɑrˈsɛn ɪ kəlar·seni·cal

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word arsenical.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. arsenicaladjective

    a pesticide or drug containing arsenic

  2. arsenicaladjective

    relating to or containing arsenic

    "arsenic vapor"

Wiktionary

  1. arsenicalnoun

    Any drug or medical preparation containing arsenic

  2. arsenicaladjective

    Of or pertaining to, or containing, arsenic

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Arsenicaladjective

    Containing arsenick; consisting of arsenick.

    Etymology: from arsenick.

    An hereditary consumption, or one engendered by arsenical fumes under ground, is incapable of cure. Gideon Harvey, on Consump.

    There are arsenical, or other like noxious minerals lodged underneath. John Woodward, Natural History.

ChatGPT

  1. arsenical

    Arsenical refers to any compound or substance that contains arsenic, which is a chemical element often used in the manufacturing of certain types of industrial items such as glass, metal, and pharmaceuticals. In medicine, it can also refer to drugs or treatments that use arsenic, particularly for treating specific types of cancer. However, its use is highly regulated due to its toxicity and potential harmful effects on health.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Arsenicaladjective

    of or pertaining to, or containing, arsenic; as, arsenical vapor; arsenical wall papers

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

How to pronounce arsenical?

How to say arsenical in sign language?

Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of arsenical in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of arsenical in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Popularity rank by frequency of use

arsenical#100000#263583#333333

Translation

Find a translation for the arsenical definition in other languages:

Select another language:

  • - Select -
  • 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
  • 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
  • Español (Spanish)
  • Esperanto (Esperanto)
  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • Português (Portuguese)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • العربية (Arabic)
  • Français (French)
  • Русский (Russian)
  • ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
  • 한국어 (Korean)
  • עברית (Hebrew)
  • Gaeilge (Irish)
  • Українська (Ukrainian)
  • اردو (Urdu)
  • Magyar (Hungarian)
  • मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
  • Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Italiano (Italian)
  • தமிழ் (Tamil)
  • Türkçe (Turkish)
  • తెలుగు (Telugu)
  • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
  • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
  • Čeština (Czech)
  • Polski (Polish)
  • Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Românește (Romanian)
  • Nederlands (Dutch)
  • Ελληνικά (Greek)
  • Latinum (Latin)
  • Svenska (Swedish)
  • Dansk (Danish)
  • Suomi (Finnish)
  • فارسی (Persian)
  • ייִדיש (Yiddish)
  • հայերեն (Armenian)
  • Norsk (Norwegian)
  • English (English)

Word of the Day

Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?

Please enter your email address:


Citation

Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"arsenical." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 23 Dec. 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/arsenical>.

Discuss these arsenical definitions with the community:

0 Comments

    Are we missing a good definition for arsenical? Don't keep it to yourself...

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Quiz

    Are you a words master?

    »
    a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
    A staff
    B bash
    C witness
    D value

    Nearby & related entries:

    Alternative searches for arsenical: