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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

arsenic

/ɑːrsɛnɪk/ noun · British & US
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What does arsenic mean?

noun

A highly toxic, naturally occurring metalloid element with the symbol As and atomic number 33. It is used in pesticides, rat poison, and other applications.

Example

"The farmer used arsenic to kill the rodents that were damaging his crops."

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