Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Same as
arsenious .
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- adjective chemistry of, related to, or derived from
arsenic , especially in anoxidation state of three;arsenious
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Potassium iodide, mercury protoiodide, colchicum seed, sarsaparilla, and arsenous acid are alteratives.
Pop Quiz Mother Jones RN 2007
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Potassium iodide, mercury protoiodide, colchicum seed, sarsaparilla, and arsenous acid are alteratives.
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It is, therefore, in this and the analogous processes of roasting, that the sulphurous and arsenous vapours are so profusely given off.
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 458 Volume 18, New Series, October 9, 1852 Various 1841
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