arsenicate
|ar-se-ni-cate|
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/ˈɑrsəˌnɪkeɪt/
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/ˈɑːsəˌnɪkeɪt/
make or be an arsenic compound; treat with arsenic
Etymology
'arsenicate' originates from New Latin/Modern scientific formation combining 'arsen-' from Latin 'arsenicum' (from Greek 'arsenikon') and the suffix '-ate' used in chemistry to form salts or esters; together indicating an arsenic-containing salt or the action of forming one.
'arsenicon' (Greek) > 'arsenicum' (Latin/New Latin) > English 'arsenic' and chemical derivatives such as 'arsenate' and the verb-forming '-ate' produced 'arsenicate' in scientific usage.
Initially related to the element name and its salts ('arsenic' / 'arsenate'); over time the term came to be used both for specific arsenic-containing salts and as a verb meaning 'to treat with or convert into an arsenic compound.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a salt or ester of arsenic acid; an arsenate compound (sometimes called an 'arsenicate').
The mineral sample contained several arsenicates.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to impregnate, combine with, or treat with arsenic or arsenic compounds; to convert into an arsenic-containing compound (often an arsenate).
They arsenicate the ore to facilitate separation of the metal.
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Last updated: 2025/10/20 16:36