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noun
The dimethylarsine radical (CH3)2As-
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences
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noun
tetramethyldiarsine formally derived from two of these radicals; an evil-smelling liquid that spontaneously combusts in air
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences
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noun
the univalent group derived from arsine
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: cacodyl group, cacodyl radical, arsenic group
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: group, radical, chemical group
noun
a poisonous oily liquid with a garlicky odor composed of 2 cacodyl groups; undergoes spontaneous combustion in dry air
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: tetramethyldiarsine
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: organic compound
History
Ancient Greek κακώδης (kakṓdēs, “evil-smelling”)
