Plural form of arsine; multiple volatile compounds containing arsenic, or related organic arsenic compounds (arsenic analogs of amines).
From arsine + -s plural. In organic chemistry, 'arsines' also refers to a class of compounds analogous to amines where arsenic replaces phosphorus or nitrogen.
Organic arsines can be engineered to attach to specific proteins or cancer cells, making them valuable in medical research as 'guided missiles' that deliver arsenic exactly where it's needed.
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