Arrhenal

/ɑːˈrenəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or containing arsenic; having properties associated with arsenic.

Etymology

From arsenic (Greek arsenikon 'masculine' or 'strong') plus -al suffix. Created as a scientific adjective to describe substances or effects involving arsenic compounds.

Kelly Says

In toxicology and chemistry, 'arrhenal' describes arsenic contamination or effects—it's a technical term you'd see in poison-case reports and environmental studies.

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