Arsenates

/ˈɑrsəneɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural of arsenate; multiple chemical salts containing arsenic and oxygen.

Etymology

Simple plural form of arsenate, following standard English pluralization conventions for nouns ending in -ate.

Kelly Says

Different arsenates have wildly different toxicities and uses—some are deadly poisons while others are relatively benign, showing how tiny chemical differences create enormous practical consequences.

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