Arsenites

/ˈɑːrsənaɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural of arsenite; multiple salts or compounds derived from arsenious acid.

Etymology

Simple English plural form of 'arsenite,' adding '-s' to the singular noun to indicate more than one compound or salt.

Kelly Says

When scientists talk about 'arsenites' in plural, they're usually discussing environmental contamination—arsenic doesn't stay in one form, and arsenites can transform into even more dangerous compounds in water and soil!

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