Dearsenicize

/diːˈɑːrsənɪsaɪz/ verb

Definition

To remove arsenic compounds from something; variant or synonym for dearsenicate.

Etymology

From 'arsenic' with the prefix 'de-' and suffix '-ize' (Greek '-izein', used to create action verbs). A more technical variant of 'dearsenicate' emphasizing the chemical process.

Kelly Says

Scientists couldn't decide whether to call it 'dearsenicate' or 'dearsenicize,' so both versions exist in the literature—showing that technical jargon sometimes develops multiple terms before the scientific community settles on one standard.

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