acetoarsenite
|a-ce-to-ar-se-nite|
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/əˌsiːtoʊˈɑːrsəˌnaɪt/
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/əˌsiːtəʊˈɑːsəˌnaɪt/
chemical compound
Etymology
'acetoarsenite' originates from combining 'acetate' and 'arsenite', where 'acetate' refers to a salt or ester of acetic acid and 'arsenite' refers to a salt or ester of arsenious acid.
'acetoarsenite' was used in the 19th century as a pigment known as 'Paris green', which was popular for its vibrant color.
Initially, it was used primarily as a pigment, but over time its use expanded to include applications as a pesticide.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound containing acetate and arsenite ions, often used historically as a pigment or pesticide.
The artist used acetoarsenite to achieve a vibrant green hue in the painting.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/19 09:21